Srinagar, May 9, May 10 -- A gradual decline in Kashmir's birth rate has triggered an unusual public and policy debate, with experts, health officials, and demographers expressing concern over shifting population trends in the Valley. Officials and healthcare professionals note that family size preferences in Jammu and Kashmir have been changing steadily over the past decade, with more couples opting for one or two children compared to earlier generations. The trend, they say, is now showing a visible impact in urban areas and is slowly extending to semi-urban regions as well.Health experts attribute the decline to a combination of factors, including rising education levels, increased participation of women in higher studies and the workf...