Overview
- The state announced the Pillale Sampada package, which on Saturday offers ₹30,000 for the birth of a third child and ₹40,000 for a fourth child as direct cash support.
- The government revoked the earlier rule that barred people with more than two children from contesting local-body elections and released a Population Management Framework to guide the new approach.
- Leaders tied the move to economic goals, saying a larger working-age population is needed for industrial growth and for schemes that promote women entrepreneurs and regional development.
- Officials also flagged public health and social concerns, urging fewer unnecessary Caesarean deliveries and stronger anganwadi and school enrolment to protect maternal and child health.
- Key implementation details such as eligibility, budget lines and rollout timing remain to be decided after further consultations, and experts will watch how funding and administration affect families and health services.