Context
As the World Population has reached 8 billion, India’s contribution is considered to be significant. But, the numbers estimated for India outpaced the emerging challenges of depopulating country's young ones without any preparedness against it.
About
India’s Population estimates Paradox:
Expected growth/decline
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Is India’s Population really increasing?
Should India focus on Population control policies?
Emerging Issues:
A depopulating future poses at least three unique challenges to India:
Areas to be focused on for Sustainable development:
According to the National Commission on Population, the share of the elderly in India’s population, close to 9% in 2011, is growing fast and may reach 18% by 2036. If India is to ensure a decent quality of life for the elderly in the near future, planning and providing for it must begin today. |
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