Why in News?
Telangana Legislative Assembly passed the Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The Bill removes the two-child norm, allowing individuals with more than two children to contest local body elections.
Key Highlights:
- Bill Name: Telangana Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Change: Abolishes two-child disqualification norm
- Applies to: Local body elections (Panchayats)
- Reason: Declining fertility rate in the State
- Current TFR: 1.7 (below replacement level)
What is Total Fertility rate?
TFR (Total Fertility Rate) is the average number of children a woman is expected to have during her reproductive years (15–49 years).
Replacement Level Fertility: ~2.1 children per woman
- Ensures population stability without migration
