Question
Download Solution PDFAs per the National Family Health Survey NFHS-4, what is the total fertility rate of India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 2.2.
Key Points
- The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of India as per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) conducted in 2015-16 is 2.2 children per woman.
- A TFR of 2.2 indicates that India is approaching the replacement-level fertility, which is 2.1 (the level at which a population exactly replaces itself from one generation to the next).
- India's TFR has been steadily declining due to improved family planning measures, increased female literacy, and better healthcare access.
- States such as Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh had higher TFRs during the survey, while states like Kerala and Tamil Nadu recorded much lower TFRs, demonstrating significant regional variation.
- The National Family Health Survey is conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in collaboration with the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS).
Additional Information
- Total Fertility Rate (TFR):
- TFR refers to the average number of children a woman would have during her lifetime, based on the current age-specific fertility rates.
- A TFR of 2.1 is considered the replacement level, where the population remains stable without immigration.
- Lower TFRs indicate controlled population growth, which is often linked to better socioeconomic indicators.
- National Family Health Survey (NFHS):
- NFHS is a large-scale, multi-round survey conducted in a representative sample of households across India.
- The survey provides essential data on health, family welfare, and other vital issues like fertility, mortality, and nutrition.
- NFHS-4 was conducted in 2015-16 and covered all 29 states and 7 union territories.
- Factors Influencing TFR:
- Key factors include women's education, access to healthcare, family planning services, and economic development.
- Government initiatives like Mission Parivar Vikas aim to reduce TFR in high-fertility districts.
- Global Perspective:
- Globally, TFR varies significantly, with developed countries often having TFRs below replacement levels, while many developing countries still have higher TFRs.
- India's declining TFR aligns it with global trends of population stabilization.
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