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Background
Overview
Understanding India's demographic trajectory is crucial for policymaking related to economic planning, social welfare, healthcare, labor markets, and federal resource allocation. It directly impacts the potential for a demographic dividend and the challenges of an ageing society.
India is undergoing a significant demographic transition, characterized by a rapidly declining Total Fertility Rate (TFR) and an increasing proportion of its elderly population. This shift has profound implications for the country's economic growth, social security systems, and human resource development.