FD: The declining birth rate in societies can be attributed to career-oriented youth who are opting for late marriages and choosing to have only one child. In response to this issue, the Brahmin Samaj, Maheshwari Samaj, and Gujarati Samaj are formulating incentive policies aimed at promoting timely marriages and increasing family size.
Brahmin Samaj:
During the Parichay Sammelan of the Sanadhya Brahmin Samaj held in Indore, Samaj Patron Pt. Vishnu Rajouria announced a financial incentive of Rs. 1 lakh for families that have four children. He emphasized that this initiative aims to foster positive societal change.
Maheshwari Samaj:
In light of the declining birth rate, the Maheshwari Samaj has decided to offer a fixed deposit of 1 lakh rupees to couples who marry when the bride is 21 and the groom is 23. Additionally, they will provide an incentive of 51 thousand rupees for families that welcome a third child. This resolution was made during the meeting of the Akhil Bhartiya Maheshwari Mahasabha in Surat, where it was noted that the community’s population is on the decline.
Gujarati Samaj:
Sanjay Patel, the President of the Gujarati Samaj in Bhopal, stated that the financial burden associated with raising children has led to apprehension among families about having more children, which is adversely affecting the social structure. To address this, the society plans to introduce a scheme following a resolution passed in the general meeting.
Furthermore, the Gujarati Samaj will provide an incentive of 51 thousand rupees if the second child is a girl and 25 thousand rupees if it is a boy. For a third child, the society will offer 1 lakh 1 thousand rupees if the child is a girl and 51 thousand rupees if it is a boy.