The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed a population control bill titled The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilization and Welfare) Bill, 2021.
The Uttar Pradesh government announced a new population policy for 2021-2030.
The Bill called to debar those having more than two children from contesting in local polls.
They will also be prevented from applying for or getting promotion in government jobs.
They would also be debarred from receiving government subsidy.
The new policy has provisions to give incentives to those who help in population control.
The Public servants who adopt the two-child norm will get two additional increments during the entire service.
They will get maternity or paternity leave of 12 months with full salary and allowances.
Three percent increase in the employer’s contribution fund under the National Pension Scheme.