Indian health officials have taken an unusual step to slow the nation’s birth rate – offering prizes that include a car in return for being sterilised.
One lucky man or woman can win a free Tata Nano in exchange for ending their fertility.
The first person to volunteer for sterilisation in Jhunjhunu, west of New Delhi, will be given a Nano, the world’s cheapest car, with other prizes including motorcycles, televisions and food blenders…
Reports also suggest that those volunteering to give away their baby-making ability will be paid a cash incentive of Rs1000, and Rs200 to those who urged them to go under the knife.
The move comes as India tries to control its rapidly growing population, which a recent census estimating it at more than 1.21 billion people.
Times change. When I got my vasectomy as a young man in a very Catholic state, the surgery had to be “underground” because it was illegal. As was the sale of contraceptives.
My urologist had me swear I’d say I had it done in Rhode Island. :)
Thanks, Honeyman
10 minutes in that piece of crap would probably make you sterile anyway.
I had my vasectomy done in a lumber yard.
Better than the forced sterilisations they were doing before. Still, the fertility rate is declining there, so overpopulation is not a long-term problem for them.
Even funnier is that China had a declining fertility rate, until they instituted their one-child policy, and then the fertility rate stayed where it was.
That’s a big step up from the transistor radio they used to offer for getting a vasectomy .
Old people like to openly discuss their operations. Don’t ever raise the subject in polite conversation, they’ll be flashing you their postop photographs.
I like it. As stated: “Better than a scooter.” The “choices” in the USA should be openned up. I’d like one of those compressed air cars too. My driving is all short distance and local. Easy to rent a car for the longer hauls. Where is my choice????
http://caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q1/2009_tata_nano-first_drive_review
Whoa – I hope your’re talking about choice in modes of transport and not choices of goodies for getting a vasectomy!
Yes I would like to have a cheap small car for the daily run to work – all I want is a comfortable seat, a roof over my head and a reliable heater. Automatic tranny would be nice too. And I’m 6’4″ so please don’t skimp out on headroom / legroom issue.
I always thought when you renew your drivers license, where they ask if you would like to be an organ donor, if they offered you a $500 check, most people would sign up.