New Delhi, May 16 -- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday announced financial incentives of Rs.30,000 for families on the birth of a third child and Rs.40,000 for a fourth child as part of the Andhra Pradesh government's efforts to address the state's declining population trend.

Speaking at a public meeting in Narasannapeta in Srikakulam district, Naidu said the decision had already been taken and that additional details would be announced within a month.

"I have made a new decision. We will provide Rs.30,000 immediately after the birth of a third child and Rs.40,000 for a fourth child. Isn't this the right decision?" Naidu stated during the SwarnaAndhra-SwachAndhra cleanliness programme, according to PTI.

However, Naidu had ...