Guj's Kutch samaj offers Rs 50k FD for third kid

The Kutch Kadva Patidar Samaj (KKPS) in South Gujarat has introduced an initiative offering a fixed deposit of Rs 50,000 as a reward to parents who have their third child. This move comes in response to a decline in community population, as young couples in the community are choosing to have only one child or no children at all.

At a recent South Gujarat zonal meeting, community leaders raised concerns about the declining youth population and its impact on caste, religion, and age diversity within the community. The KKPS, with a population of approximately 17,000 in South Gujarat, aims to encourage larger families through this financial incentive. In addition to the monetary reward, parents will also be honored at a public event.

The KKPS already runs other welfare schemes, such as support for families with girl children and assistance for families with no earning members. A similar program is run by the Parsi community, providing financial assistance to married couples opting for a third child.