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Background
Overview
Understanding India's demographic shifts, their socio-economic implications, and the effectiveness of various policy interventions is crucial for governance, resource allocation, and long-term planning. It links to social justice, economic development, and public administration.
Population policy in India has historically focused on family planning to control population growth. However, changing demographic trends, including declining fertility rates and an ageing population, necessitate a re-evaluation of these policies to address issues like a shrinking workforce and increased old-age dependency burden.