India, Aug. 11 -- Himachal Pradesh figures among the states having the lowest Total fertility Rate (TFR) in the country. This has led to an alarming increase in infertility rates. The average fertility rate in the hill state currently stands at 1.5, said Dr Naresh Purohit, advisor, National Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Programme.

Sharing insights on this issue here today after virtually addressing a webinar on 'Challenges due to Fertility decline' organized by the Sirmaur-based Indian Institute of Management, executive member of the Federation for Reproductive Health Service India (FRHS), Dr Purohit averred that Himachal, which has a population of just around 75 lakh, the declining TFR is a cause for concern. Goa and Sikkim have a...