Source: The Hindu Relevance: Population control measures have to be rational and focus on the welfare-based approach Contents1 Synopsis: 2 Introduction3 Decreasing fertility rates in India:4 Does the fertility rate depend on religion?5 Problem of ageing6 Conclusion Synopsis: Data from Assam and Uttar Pradesh show that fertility rates have been reducing over time. Introduction The Uttar Pradesh… Continue reading No need for a drastic population policy
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Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness
Source: Down To Earth (Article 1, Article 2) Relevance: It is a critical analysis of the UP’s new proposed population policy. Synopsis: UP’s new population policy and draft law try to use punishment as a tool to control fertility levels. However, evidence shows that focusing on the education and empowerment of women can yield better results.… Continue reading Population populism: UP draft population bill fails tests of necessity, intrusiveness
Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About Uttar Pradesh’s population policy3 India’s population control measures since Independence4 Need for population control measures5 Challenges with the population control policies6 Suggestions to control population Introduction Presently, India’s population stands at nearly 134 crore. According to the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs estimates, India’s population will reach 1.5 billion by 2030.… Continue reading Population control measures in India – Explained, pointwise
NITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation
News: NITI Aayog, in partnership with Population Foundation of India (PFI), is organizing a National Consultation titled “Realizing the vision of population stabilization: leaving no one behind”. Facts: Different Approaches toFamily Planning in India: The Clinic Approach: In the First Five- Year, the natural method of family planning (the Rhythm Method) was propagated. It was… Continue reading NITI Aayog to draft roadmap for achieving population stabilisation
