Describe the population problem in India and elaborate any four measures
taken by the government to control population growth in India
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Explanation:
Population of India is quite large and rapidly increasing. One percent growth rate means an addition of 1 crore people every year but actually speaking 2 crore persons are being adding every year.
So effective population control measures is the need of the hour. We know that birth rate is mainly responsible for rapid population growth.
Hence measures which can reduce the birth rate should be adopted. These measures can be classified into 3 heads.
Measure of Population Control
A. Social Measure:
Population explosion is a social problem and it is deeply rooted in the society. So efforts must be done to remove the social evils in the country.
1. Minimum age of Marriage:
As fertility depends on the age of marriage. So the minimum age of marriage should be raised. In India minimum age for marriage is 21 years for men and 18 years for women has be fixed by law. This law should be firmly implemented and people should also be made aware of this through publicity.
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Some of the major population problems of India are as follows:
1. Rapid Growth of Population
2. Disproportionate Gender Composition
3. Poor Standard of Living and Malnutrition
Measures taken to control population :
1. Giving education at lower rates.
2. Ban on child marraige
3. Camps to spread awareness
4. Introduce family planning ( we two our two )