Question 3733

In October 2019, the government of which state declared that people having more than two children will NOT be eligible for government jobs after 1 January 2021?

Answer

Assam

Why?

The correct answer is Assam . Key Points Assam government said that government jobs will not be given to those who have more than two children from January 1, 2021. Assam policy disqualifies people with more than two kids for government jobs. India was among the first countries to launch a family planning program in 1951. The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting held in the leadership of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. ​ In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the 1994 Panchayati Raj Act disqualifies a person with more than two children from contesting the election. The Maharashtra Civil Services (Declaration of Small Family) Rules of 2005 disqualify a person having more than two children from holding a post in the state government. Women are not allowed PDS (public distribution system) benefits if she has more than two children in Maharashtra. Odisha disqualifies individuals with more than two children from contesting urban local body elections.