New Delhi, June 12 -- As India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has plunged below the "replacement level," underlining a widening demographic divide, a founder's social media post on what is driving the fertility decline is doing the rounds on social media.

According to the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024 published by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, the national TFR declined to 1.9, a concern also flagged by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.

Manish Kumar, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of InsightsDNA, called the trend "worrisome" and attempted to identify the reasons behind the decline in fertility.

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