Population policy in India

Abstract

Spotlights India and that by 2045 it may become a more populous country than China. Deplores the lack of social and economic development in India and looks at the reasons for these. Tries to explain why the population has shot up from 1971 and two‐thirds of the growth in India has taken place since then. Uses tables to aid in explanation of birth rates, literacy and literacy among females particularly. Concludes that the economic development and urbanization is to be commended but not the only key factor regarding fertility rates of single states.

Citation

Aspalter, C. (2002), "Population policy in India", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 22 No. 11/12, pp. 48-72. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443330210790193