Increasingly common in urban areas (approx. 67% of households), focusing on the couple and their unmarried children .

Traditional and modern structures often coexist, creating a unique "hybrid" lifestyle.

Research on Indian family life reveals a complex transition from traditional joint family systems to more individualized nuclear units, driven by modernization and urbanization . While structures are changing, the core values of "collective responsibility" and interdependence remain deeply embedded in daily life . 🏛️ Core Family Structures