Rs 50,000 cash for girls, cows for Boys: TDP MP’s unique plan to boost birth rates

K Appala Naidu has pledged financial support for families in his constituency, offering a fixed deposit of Rs 50,000 for every third child born as a girl. According to Naidu, this deposit could grow to Rs 10 lakh by the time she reaches marriageable age. If the third child is a boy, the family will instead receive a cow and a calf.

«If the third child is a boy, we will give a cow and a calf. Will make a fixed deposit of Rs 50,000 if the third child is a baby girl. The Indian population has to rise,» Appala Naidu said on Sunday.

Inspired by Chief Minister’s Call for Population Growth

The MP cited inspiration from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who has spoken about the need to address declining birth rates, particularly in southern India. During a recent visit to Delhi, the Chief Minister had warned that an ageing population in the region could pose economic and social challenges.

“The ageing problem has started in South India. Only two states—Bihar and Uttar Pradesh—have advantages in North India. We were thinking it is a disadvantage, but it is an advantage now,” Chandrababu Naidu had said, adding, «If you do demographic management, sustainability of the economy will be there, and Indians will do a great job.»

Announced During Women’s Day Celebrations

Appala Naidu made the announcement during Women’s Day celebrations in his constituency. He stated that he was influenced by the women in his life—his mother, wife, sisters, and daughter—who had encouraged him to take measures to support women’s