Facts: India had about 1.38 billion (138 crore) people in 2020. Studies estimate the country’s population to peak at 1. 5-1. 6 billion somewhere between 2040 and 2048. Every year since 2003 the number of live births has been falling consistently. Fertility rate came down to 2, well below the world average in 2019. It took only 14 years …
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Context: The National Family Health Survey 5 reports that India Total Fertility Rate has dropped to 2 below the replacement level of 2.1 NFHS-5 Findings: According to NFHS 5, India’s Total Fertility Rate or the average number of children per woman has dropped to 2 below the replacement level (2.1 estimated by WHO). NFHS 5 showed an …
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Why do certain sections favour such a move? It will help identify inequities suffered by backward classes. It will help in better targeting of Government welfare schemes. Since job and education quotas are based on caste, this will help in evidence-based policymaking. The current policies are based on the last caste census, which was conducted in 1931. SECC which was conducted …
Cons of Shrinking Population: Impact of Social Care: Fewer workers to pay the benefits of an ever increasing pool of retirees. Impact on the economy: The economy will face many issues with the shrinking population. Such as: The economy will not have a growing supply of new workers New private investment has a harder time generating …
ontext: A new population policy released by the U.P government aims to bring fertility levels down. It aims to create a population balance among various communities. It states that any citizen who “violates” a two-child policy would be barred from: contesting local bodies polls, applying for, or getting promotion in, government jobs, and even receiving government …
Facts: Half of India’s population is below 29 years of age. Trends in India’s population growth: India’s population growth is now stabilising. The Total Fertility Rate (TFR), presently at 2.2 children, will soon reach replacement level (2.1). Half of India’s population is under 29 years of age. This means a greater proportion of young people will drive …
Utility: Direct question can be asked on topic Context: China relaxed its two child policy and announced it will now allow three children per married couple. Concerns of Falling Population: Decreased Labour: When the young population in a country declines, it creates labour shortages, which have a major detrimental impact on the economy. Increased Social Spending: More older people …
Population Control : Lessons for India from China – UPSC GS1 Read More »
Context: China had strict One Child Policy till 2016. China introduced a “two-child policy” in 2016, but the wide consensus is that it failed to have the desired impact. Financial pressure is considered one main reason. China will for the first time allow couples to have a third child. Details: It is a measure to actively address …
About the Census The census was a colonial exercise practiced since 1881. It has evolved with time. It is used by the government, policymakers, etc. to estimate the Indian population and its access to resources. Census Commissioner for India in 1941 had pointed out that the census is a very powerful tool. But it is not a …
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ports shows that TFR declined from 2.4 to 2.2 during this period. Fertility declined in all major states : In 2011, 10 states had a fertility rate below the replacement rate. This increased to 14 states. The annual natural population growth rate also declined from 1.47 to 1.38 per cent during this period. Due to …
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