India faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial incentives for more children, the focus must be on increasing women's workforce participation. This will meet workforce needs and help India become a developed nation. Local governments will need to address the needs of an aging population.

India's fertility rate falls to 1.9 children per woman, with consequences for the workforce, the elderly and economy.

India faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial incentives for more children, the focus…