While the nation is grappling under population boom and the current generation opting for nuclear families and not more than 2 children, it is a known fact that many indigenous communities in India, in general and Northeast India in particular are facing the risk of dwindling population in terms of tribes. And Mizoram is one such State. Hence this news article should not come in as a surprise to many in Northeast Indian states.

In what may be termed as a violation of the national policy of birth control, Synod (the highest council) of the Mizoram Presbyterian Church has decided to encourage more babies among its members. The Assam Tribune reported that in the on-going 95th assembly of the Synod at Electric Veng Presbyterian Church passed the agenda to encourage Mizo couples to have more babies to check the dwindling Mizo population. The resolution introduced by Tuirini Presbytery was unanimously passed after discussions.