The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Tamil Nadu’s Total Fertility Rate stands at 1.3, need to study situation, says Health Minister
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The Hindu Bureau
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Tamil Nadu's Health Minister announced that the state's Total Fertility Rate has dropped to 1.3, raising concerns about an aging population. The government is exploring policy shifts to address economic factors influencing birth rates while emphasizing institutional healthcare.
Tamil Nadu’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) stands at 1.3, which is lower than the replacement level of 2.1, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj said on Saturday. The State’s TFR was 1.4 in 2025.
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