The proposed plan to stabilise population in Uttar Pradesh by the Yogi Adityanath government has received mixed reactions, which could in fact become a major poll plank, feel poll watchers. Already the plan has triggered an intensive debate in political circles.

On the occasion of World Population Day, UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Sunday encouraged people to spread awareness about the problems arising out of an increasing population.

A proactive policy initiative to promote people to choice for smaller families should have salutary effects, on the quality of life in general and usher in much needed socio economic reforms. Parents with one or two children will be suitably rewarded in a number of ways, according to a note in circulation for discussion.

The state's Law Commission has released the first draft of the proposed 'UP Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021' in the public domain and invited public suggestions by July 19.

Many experts opine that coercive population control measures are not the solution and could instead lead to a potential increase in sex selection practices. This could have a negative impact on the Child Sex Ratio, affecting Central Government campaigns such as the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.

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