India's population growth falling already: Explained in four charts

The population bulge today lies near the age of 30 years

Commuters hang on the gates and sit on the roof while traveling by a crowded train on World Population Day, at Noli Railway Station near Ghaziabad
Abhishek Waghmare New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 17 2019 | 1:27 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day warned about the hazards of a population explosion. 

This alarm, however, was sounded when the country's population growth had already been slowing for some time. But, there are a few worries that need to be addressed. The population bulge today lies near the age of 30 years. 

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This is because more and more people are choosing to give birth at this age. Modi’s message is important because of this: It intends to warn against a further upturn in population growth, which could become a crisis. Many experts agree with the PM.




Source: Census 2011, Sample Registration System, Registrar General of India

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