🔆 Why is India's Fertility Rate Declining? 📍 Key Reasons for Fertility Decline ✅ Increased Female Literacy & Workforce Participation – More women focusing on careers & education. ✅ Women’s Empowerment & Changing Aspirations – More financial independence, delayed marriages & childbirth. ✅ Social Attitude Shifts – Preference for higher education, jobs & financial stability over early motherhood. ✅ Rising Infertility & Abortions – Affecting both men & women, contributing to lower birth rates. ✅ Migration of Youngsters – Many opt for jobs abroad, reducing birth rates in their home states. 📍 The Way Forward ✅ Improve Socio-Economic Conditions – A better economy & job prospects can encourage family growth. ✅ Invest in Social & Health Sectors – Stronger healthcare & maternity support for working women. ✅ Learning from Global Trends – Avoid mistakes of countries like South Korea, where fertility rates failed to recover despite large investments. #social_issues