Context
India is probably the world’s most populous country already. The latest estimates from the United Nations (UN) say India’s population is expected to surpass that of mainland China by around 3 million people by the end of June 2023.
Key Highlights of the UN Report
According to demographic data from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)-
Grouping the population
In contrast, 17% of China’s population is estimated to be below 14 years of age, and 14 per cent is estimated to be above 65 years old. |
What does the Indian government’s data show?
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Cause of Overpopulation
What are the issues/challenges?
Looking at the positive side
Where does India need to work now?
India needs to advance on the given broad fronts to fully cash in on its demographic dividend and reshape the global economy in the process –
Verifying, please be patient.