Women shouldn’t be targeted for India’s growing population: Experts

Women, according to the World Bank, account for 48 per cent of India’s population As India became the world’s most populous country, experts said women should not be blamed for the country’s growing population and asserted that gender equality and greater bodily autonomy will act as key determinants for a sustainable future. According to the […]

Women shouldn’t be targeted for India’s population: Experts

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) As India became the world’s most populous country, experts said women should not be blamed for the country’s growing population and asserted that gender equality and greater bodily autonomy will act as key determinants for a sustainable future. According to the latest data provided by the United Nations, India has […]

Women shouldn’t be targeted for India’s population Experts

New Delhi, Apr 19 (PTI) As India became the world’s most populous country, experts said women should not be blamed for the country’s growing population and asserted that gender equality and greater bodily autonomy will act as key determinants for a sustainable future. According to the latest data provided by the United Nations, India has […]

As Indian population crosses China’s, experts flag opportunities and concerns

While India is experiencing an increase in absolute numbers, due to lower fertility rates, the proportion of young people in the population is likely to decrease in the coming years. The UNFPA’s State of the World Population report released Wednesday has confirmed that India’s population has outstripped China’s, with India now at 142.86 crore and […]