Rs 30k for third kid, Rs 40k for fourth: When childbirth becomes a number game, it is women who suffer

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Andhra Pradesh's new cash incentives for more children signal a policy U-turn, aiming to counter falling fertility and an ageing population. However, critics argue this approach ignores the high costs of raising children, gender inequality, and the need for robust social support systems, potentially