NFHS-6 (2023-24) data released in 2026 highlighted reproductive autonomy challenges: early marriages, heavy reliance on female sterilisation, and regional disparities. India's TFR: ~2.0, below replacement level of 2.1. NFHS is conducted by IIPS, Mumbai under MoHFW.
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NFHS-6 Data Highlights Women's Reproductive Autonomy Challenges; TFR ~2.0 (Below Replacement)
Key Points
- NFHS-6 (2023-24) data released in 2026 highlighted reproductive autonomy challenges: early marriages, heavy reliance on female sterilisation, and regional disparities
- India's TFR: ~2.0, below replacement level of 2.1
- NFHS is conducted by IIPS, Mumbai under MoHFW
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• NFHS-6 (2023-24): TFR ~2.0 (below replacement 2.1); early marriage concerns • NFHS conducted by IIPS (International Institute for Population Sciences), Mumbai under MoHFW • Replacement-level fertility: 2.1 children per woman
