Population: Emphasis on increasing the population of these countries, somewhere the reward of lakhs for giving birth to children, somewhere on government expenditure

Posted on 22nd Feb 2023 by rohit kumar

The population of the world has crossed eight hundred crores. On average, three to four children are born every second. By the time you read this news completely, around 900 children would have been born in the world. According to the data of world meters, by 2037 the population of the world will exceed nine hundred crores. Countries with the highest population include China, India, the USA, Indonesia, and Pakistan.

 

You will be surprised to know that despite the rapidly increasing population, many big countries of the world are insisting on having more children. This includes China, the world's most populous country. News came from China on Wednesday that the government has announced to give 30 days of paid marriage leave to newly married couples to have children here. Its purpose is that husband and wife can spend time with each other and become partners in increasing the population. Earlier in China, only three days of paid leave were available for marriage.

 

 

China is not the only country where such incentive schemes have been started to increase the population. Many other big countries of the world are also involved in this. The reason for this is also surprising. Let us know about those countries where work is being done to increase the population. They also try to know why this is happening.

 

First, know why countries are focusing on increasing population.

The population is high in many countries including China, Japan, Australia, Italy, and Russia, but the birth rate has decreased here. Most of the population in these countries now is over 40 years old. This means they are getting old and there is a shortage of new youth in the country. In such a situation, the biggest concern in front of these countries is that if the birth rate does not increase here in the coming time, then there will be a crisis of youth. Which means there will be a shortage of the working class. This will directly affect the development of the country.

 

The number of people working in the country will be less and the elderly will be more. When the working people are less, then the country's economy, production capacity, and military capacity will be affected in every sector. This is the reason why these countries have started incentive schemes to produce more and more children despite having more population.

 

Now know about those countries where giving birth to children is rewarded.

 

Japan: Government assistance of six lakh rupees for every child

 

Even after many years of marriage, most people do not give birth to children here. Due to this, the number of youth in Japan is continuously decreasing, while the number of elderly is increasing. Now the number of people working in Japan has decreased. This country is troubled due to its dwindling population.

 

A new survey of Japanese people has found that 70 percent of unmarried men and 60 percent of unmarried women between the ages of 18 and 34 are not interested in a relationship, The Japan Times reports. There is also 30 percent of such couples do not have children even after many years of marriage. Due to this, the government here gives cash rewards for giving birth to children. A reward of six lakh rupees is now given to each child. The birth rate in Japan is only 1.46, which is a matter of concern for the country.

 

Russia: Seven lakh rupees for a second and third child

There has been a steady decline in the population rate in Russia since World War II. Now there are 800 males for every 1000 females. Most of the youth here is a bachelor's. Many couples do not have children even after marriage. Because of this, the government declared 12 September 2007 as 'Conception Day'. This day is a holiday so that people can focus on having children. Apart from this, women who give birth to a child exactly nine months after this day are gifted with cars and electronic items. The Russian government has started another scheme. According to this, nine thousand dollars i.e. about seven lakh rupees is given to the woman who gives birth to a second or third child.

 

Italy: The government bears all the expenses of the children

In Italy too, the youth population is decreasing rapidly. This is the reason that the government here has expressed concern about the decreasing population. Here the per-woman fertility rate is only 1.43, which is less than the European average of 1.58. The government has made many schemes, through which people are being made aware to produce more and more children. If those who give birth to children need financial help, then the government bears the entire cost of the children.

 

Romania: Here those who do not give birth are taxed more

Since the 1990s, the birth rate in Romania has been steadily decreasing. According to the United Nations, the growth rate of the population here in the year 2018 is -0.50%. The situation here is getting so bad that the government has started imposing more taxes on couples who do not give birth to children. According to a report, couples who do not produce children have to pay 20 percent more tax.

 

Turkey: Here you get a reward for giving birth to children

The birth rate is continuously decreasing in Turkey as well. This is the reason that the government here has also announced a reward for producing more and more children. Here, a reward of $ 230 is given for the birth of the first child, $ 270 for the second child, and $ 360 for the third child. Here women who become mothers are given part-time jobs on a full-time salaries.

 

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