The eastern Chinese city of Ningbo has announced cash incentives for newly married couples in an attempt to reverse the country’s rapidly declining marriage rates. Couples who register their marriage between 28 October and 31 December will receive marriage consumption vouchers worth 1,000 yuan (around ₹12,500), the city’s civil affairs department said in an announcement on its official WeChat account.

The package includes eight vouchers that can be used across a range of wedding-related services. These include wedding photography, ceremonies, banquets, hotel stays, retail purchases and other sectors linked to marriage celebrations. Authorities said the vouchers are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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