Updated On: 09 February, 2026 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Citing advice from doctors and experts, he said families should have three children to ensure social balance and long-term demographic stability. He also suggested that marriage between the ages of 19 and 25, contributes to healthier and happier families

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks at the second session of his interactive lecture series in Mumbai. Pics courtesy/RSS
During his two-day visit to Mumbai to mark 100 years of the organisation, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke on several issues, including linguistic disputes, corruption, and advocating for families to have three children for social balance.
Citing advice from doctors and experts, he said families should have three children to ensure social balance and long-term demographic stability. He also suggested that marriage between the ages of 19 and 25, contributes to healthier and happier families. Commenting on the one-child approach, Bhagwat stated population growth below 2.3 is a sign of decline.