Population Explosion In India
Population explosion is a global problem. But it is assuming an alarming proportion in India. India is tne most populous state after China (1281 millions), and its population growth rate is quite high. Population explosion is in general an undesirable condition as the small geographical areas of countries cannot support the relationship between population and its environment. According to latest census, population of India is 1027 millions. Such a huge population instead of becoming a national asset has become a national liability. More children do not mean more workers for the future but more people without work and more mouths to feed. Such over population has resulted from an increase in birthrates, a significant result in mortality rate, and an increase in immigration. The poor people being uncouscious about the dangers and threats of population have a tendency to give birth to more children. They feel that more number of offsprings would help them to have more earning members in the family. But unfortunately the situation worsens out of such thoughts. They care little about how to bring up their children properly. Their education is neglected and they inevitably suffer from malnutrition. In fact more than half of the child population in India suffer from malnutrition. Though the government has taklen plans and strategies for economic development, the growth of population has upset all plans. India at present has one-sixth of the world's population. Its population will be reaching 1.6 billion by 2050. This means that though food production in India has increased to a considerable extent, yet a food shortage is predicted by 2026. Not only that, there would be certain concerns about other basic needs like water, health, and housing. Under the circumstances, immediate remedy must be sought to meet the problem of population explosion. Ever since the five billionth baby was born, July 11, (1987) has been observed as the world population Day. In India, consciousness is needed foremost to control the population outburst. Family planning is not an accepted norm in India especially among low income groups. llliteracy should be driven away from the country. Besides, the government should also take serious steps to stop migration and influx of refugees from neighbouring countries like Myanmar, Nepal, Srilanka and Bangladesh. Otherwise the choice between controlling population or perpetuating poverty in our country will become more difficult.
Population explosion is a global problem. But it is assuming an alarming proportion in India. India is tne most populous state after China (1281 millions), and its population growth rate is quite high. Population explosion is in general an undesirable condition as the small geographical areas of countries cannot support the relationship between population and its environment. According to latest census, population of India is 1027 millions. Such a huge population instead of becoming a national asset has become a national liability. More children do not mean more workers for the future but more people without work and more mouths to feed. Such over population has resulted from an increase in birthrates, a significant result in mortality rate, and an increase in immigration. The poor people being uncouscious about the dangers and threats of population have a tendency to give birth to more children. They feel that more number of offsprings would help them to have more earning members in the family. But unfortunately the situation worsens out of such thoughts. They care little about how to bring up their children properly. Their education is neglected and they inevitably suffer from malnutrition. In fact more than half of the child population in India suffer from malnutrition. Though the government has taklen plans and strategies for economic development, the growth of population has upset all plans. India at present has one-sixth of the world's population. Its population will be reaching 1.6 billion by 2050. This means that though food production in India has increased to a considerable extent, yet a food shortage is predicted by 2026. Not only that, there would be certain concerns about other basic needs like water, health, and housing. Under the circumstances, immediate remedy must be sought to meet the problem of population explosion. Ever since the five billionth baby was born, July 11, (1987) has been observed as the world population Day. In India, consciousness is needed foremost to control the population outburst. Family planning is not an accepted norm in India especially among low income groups. llliteracy should be driven away from the country. Besides, the government should also take serious steps to stop migration and influx of refugees from neighbouring countries like Myanmar, Nepal, Srilanka and Bangladesh. Otherwise the choice between controlling population or perpetuating poverty in our country will become more difficult.
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