Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Indian couples to have three children during a programme, 100 Varsh ki Sangh Yatra, on Thursday.
He emphasised maintaining a sustainable fertility rate to prevent community decline and ensure national stability.
Bhagwat addressed concerns over demographic changes and population control, framing the issue as crucial for India’s future. He highlighted that communities with fertility rates below three gradually diminish.
“Experts say communities with a birth rate of less than three slowly go extinct. So, a birth rate of over three should be maintained; this happens in all countries,” he said.
Birth Rate and Family Health
The RSS chief pointed to India’s replacement-level birth rate of 2.1 children per woman. He explained that it practically translates to three.
“Our country’s population recommends a birth rate of 2.1, which is fine as an average, but you can never have 0.1 of a child. In math, 2.1 becomes 2, but when it comes to births, after two, it has to be three,” he said.
Drawing from medical advice, Bhagwat noted that marrying at the right age and having three children ensures health for parents and children.
“Children in homes with three siblings also learn ego management, and there is no disturbance in their family life in the future,” he added.
Balanced Population and National Interest
Bhagwat stressed that this approach fosters well-adjusted individuals and stronger family units. He called on Indian couples to aim for three children in the interest of the nation while warning against excessive growth.
“There is a concern as well. Population can be a boon, but it can be a burden. This is why the population policy exists. Every family should have three children, but not too many more than that. This ensures proper upbringing,” he said.
The RSS chief observed declining birth rates across all communities, more pronounced among Hindus due to historically lower rates.
He urged society to prepare the younger generation for this norm, presenting it as a balanced response to resource constraints and demographic shifts.
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