Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced cash incentives to reverse the state’s declining population trend. Families will receive Rs 30,000 for a third child and Rs 40,000 for a fourth, with further details promised within a month. The move follows earlier discussion of incentives for second births and follows concerns about couples limiting children due to rising incomes and preference patterns. Naidu stressed that keeping the replacement-level total fertility rate near 2.1 is key for stable economic growth.
The Esports Federation of India (ESFI) praised the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for including esports medal winners and their coaches in its Cash Incentive Program. The decision marks a major policy shift for India’s competitive gaming ecosystem, aligning esports achievements with mainstream sports recognition and support for athletes and training staff.
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