WORLD POPULATION DAY
EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal suggests ending population control policies amid falling fertility
India should end population control policies as fertility rates have sharply dropped. A government advisor suggests realigning family planning with demographic changes. Incentives for sterilizations and two-child norms should be repealed immediately. Fertility reduction language must be removed from all policy frameworks. Family planning for health and personal choice remains important.
Population Foundation urges shift from population control to informed choice, equity
The Population Foundation of India has urged a shift away from population control towards informed choice, equity and demographic preparedness, as India navigates changing population trends and their wider social and economic implications.
Govt should roll-back population control rules, incentives: EAC-PM Working Paper
The paper, titled ‘the Ghost of Population Past’and co-authored by Sanjeev Sanyal, member of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM, Aakanksha Arora, director, EAC-PM and Virat Singh, consultant, EAC-PM, said there is no need for India to suppress the total fertility rate (TFR) any further else we risk falling into a low-fertility trap sooner, citing historical experience of other countries.
India's population at crossroads, not a crisis: Population Foundation of India
Population Foundation of India advocates for a shift in population policies. They emphasize dignity, rights, and opportunities, especially for women, youth, and the elderly. The focus should be on gender equality and reproductive autonomy. Investment in education, skill development, and healthcare is crucial. India needs to prepare for an ageing population with better elder care and infrastructure.
World Population Day 2025: What it is, why it matters, this year’s theme & more
World Population Day, observed annually on July 11, highlights the critical consequences of demographic shifts as the global population approaches 8 billion. The 2025 theme emphasizes empowering young people with information, healthcare, and choices to shape their futures. Addressing resource pressure, falling fertility rates, gender equity, and sustainability is crucial for a thriving future, especially in populous nations like India.
'Viksit Bharat' goal can be achieved by having smaller families, says J P Nadda
Union Health Minister J P Nadda emphasized on achieving the 'Viksit Bharat' goal through maintaining the health of Indian families with smaller sizes. He urged the Centre and states to collaborate on family planning choices to avoid unwanted pregnancies, meet contraceptive needs, and celebrate World Population Day for population stabilization. Nadda highlighted the success of 'Mission Parivar Vikas' in reducing fertility rates and mortality, urging continued efforts to achieve replacement levels nationwide.
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World population to hit 8 billion people today
The latest projections by the United Nations suggest that the global population could grow to around 8.5 billion in 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050 and 10.4 billion in 2100.
A Nagaland Minister is winning the internet with his witty posts
The minister has shared funny and viral posts about the benefits of having small eyes and what netizens search most about him on google.
India likely to surpass China as world's most populous country in 2023, says UN report
According to World Population Prospects 2022, the global population is estimated to reach eight billion on November 15, 2022. The global population is growing at its slowest rate since 1950, having fallen under one per cent in 2020.
Nagaland minister encourages people to stay single
Along, who is the president of Nagaland BJP and a first time member of the state Assembly, currently holds the portfolio of higher education and tribal affairs.
World Population Day 2022: From China to Vatican City, significance of the day in numbers
The day was first celebrated in July 1987 coinciding with the day the world reached 5 bn.
Increasing population a 'hurdle in development', efforts needed to control it: UP CM
Unveiling the Uttar Pradesh Population Policy 2021-2030, Adityanath said, "Across the world, from time to time, concerns have been expressed that increasing population can be a hurdle in development, and for the past four decades discussions on it are going on."
Population And Ecology
Sustainability of human life and that of the whole life go hand in hand. If the sustainability of life breaks down, the sustainability of human world cannot refrain from breaking down. Population control, therefore, is an imperative of our times.
Uttar Pradesh to unveil policy on population control
According to a government spokesman, the state's total fertility rate is 2.7 per cent currently whereas it should ideally be less than 2.1 per cent.
World Population day: Things you should know
Almost on the verge of completing three decades now, the internationally celebrated event aims to spread awareness on issues such as overpopulation, under-population and birth control.
Some interesting facts about World Population Day
Every second of every day, 4.2 people are born and 1.8 people die. It’s expected that by 2050, nearly 70% of the world’s population will live in cities.
Uttar Pradesh: Newly weds to get condoms as ‘shagun’ from Yogi Adityanath government
To be rolled out under Mission Parivar Vikas, the scheme would be launched on World Population Day, July 11.
Check population growth rate for improvement of society: Akhilesh Yadav, UP Chief Minister
Akhilesh Yadav today stressed on the need to check population growth for the improvement of society and nation.
Rajnath Singh for addressing concerns of adolescent,youth population
The representatives of UN agencies thanked the RGI and the Government of India for bringing them together on the issues of youth.
India struggling to achieve total fertility rate of 2.1 per cent
While 23 states and UTs have already achieved the target , states like like UP and Bihar with large population base still have TFR of 3.3 and 3.5 per cent.
World Population Day: Call for concerted action on population stabilisation
A call for taking concerted action to stabilise the country's population was made today on the occasion of World Population Day.
Mumbai population growth slowest in almost a century
The population of the island city shrunk by 5.75% from 2001 to 2011, recording the sharpest drop in south Mumbai since 1901, according to a detailed analysis of the latest Census data.
India to be most populous nation by 2025: Maken
India is set to become the most populous nation by 2025 and face many new challenges, if population continued to grow at the current rate.
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