NEW DELHI: While the government is arguing that the implementation of the Population Control Law is for the welfare of the country, it is alleged that the provisions of the law would lead to the denial of benefits to the poor. Many are also alleging that the Centre is trying to implement the law targeting one particular religion

More children are born in families of less-educated people. There are millions of such families in the country. They are not aware of government action.

Union Minister Prahlad Patel revealed the plan to implement the law at the Garib Kalyan Sammelan in Chhattisgarh the other day. He spoke about it by referring to the implementation of the Triple Talaq Law and Citizenship Amendment Act despite protests.

Assam has already passed a bill on the issue as a subject of health. The recommendation made by the Law Commission in Uttar Pradesh is being considered by the Yogi Adityanath government.

Meanwhile, BJP member Rakesh Sinha had earlier withdrawn a private member's bill in the Rajya Sabha due to a lack of support from the Centre.

When the petition came before the Supreme Court in December 2020, the central government took the position that it was against compulsory population control.

No benefits to parents with more children

• Penalty for those having more than two children.
• Will not be eligible for government benefits
• Will not be eligible for freebies from government
• Government officials will not get promotions.
• Before entering a job everyone must give an affidavit that they will follow the law
• Prohibition to contest elections

150 crores by 2030

• The current population of India is estimated at 139.3 crores. This is 17% of the world's population
• The current population of China is 141 crores
• By 2030, India's population will reach 150 crores.
• Population is expected to reach 166 crores in 2050