Population and Associated Issues

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Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections

18 Jun, 2026

Why A.P.’s incentive for having more children is misplaced, Pg7

Andhra Pradesh's ₹30,000 incentive for third child deemed 'misplaced' as experts highlight financial barriers and inadequate support for childcare costs.

18 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Delhi completes Census 2027's first phase, enumerating 54.9 lakh households; South West and North East districts record highest numbers.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

17 Jun, 2026

54.9 lakh households listed in Capital, most in South West, North East districts, Pg5

Delhi completes Census 2027's first phase, enumerating 54.9 lakh households; South West and North East districts record highest numbers.

17 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

Contraceptive use and the weight women carry: insights from NFHS-6, Pg2

NFHS-6 exposes India's reproductive health crisis: 20% early marriages, female sterilization dominance, and limited agency, demanding urgent policy shifts for women's empowerment.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

12 Jun, 2026

Contraceptive use and the weight women carry: insights from NFHS-6, Pg2

NFHS-6 exposes India's reproductive health crisis: 20% early marriages, female sterilization dominance, and limited agency, demanding urgent policy shifts for women's empowerment.

12 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

12 Jun, 2026

Should India incentivise bigger families?, Pg9

Andhra Pradesh offers cash for more children as India's TFR drops to 1.9, sparking debate on population incentives, federalism, and demographic shifts.

12 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

Population and Associated Issues Parliament and State Legislatures Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

11 Jun, 2026

Panel recommends targeted splitting of seats for next delimitation exercise, Pg14

EAC-PM proposes multi-factor criteria for targeted Lok Sabha delimitation, suggesting 824 seats and maintaining Southern states' share post-2027 Census.

11 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

Across world, why fewer people are having children, Pg13

World faces demographic crisis as fertility rates plunge below replacement levels, forcing governments to implement costly incentives to encourage child-bearing.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

10 Jun, 2026

Across world, why fewer people are having children, Pg13

World faces demographic crisis as fertility rates plunge below replacement levels, forcing governments to implement costly incentives to encourage child-bearing.

10 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10

NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

9 Jun, 2026

What is lost and gained in NFHS-6, Pg10

NFHS-6 reports health gains but controversially omits 30 key indicators like anaemia, mortality, and sanitation, raising concerns over policy tracking.

9 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

‘Detailed NFHS report will provide a broader picture’, Pg14

Union Health Ministry defends NFHS-6 factsheets, clarifying 'missing' anaemia, sanitation, and cooking fuel data are tracked by dedicated surveys or await the detailed report.

Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

8 Jun, 2026

‘Detailed NFHS report will provide a broader picture’, Pg14

Union Health Ministry defends NFHS-6 factsheets, clarifying 'missing' anaemia, sanitation, and cooking fuel data are tracked by dedicated surveys or await the detailed report.

8 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Demography panel may study SIR exclusions, seeks details from govt., Pg12

High-Level Demography Panel, led by retired SC judge, probes 6.5 crore voter list exclusions and illegal immigration, seeking population stabilization mechanisms.

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

3 Jun, 2026

Demography panel may study SIR exclusions, seeks details from govt., Pg12

High-Level Demography Panel, led by retired SC judge, probes 6.5 crore voter list exclusions and illegal immigration, seeking population stabilization mechanisms.

3 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Joy and pain, Pg6

NFHS-6 data reveals India's progress in child health, TFR stabilization, and rising obesity, highlighting dual public health burden.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Jun, 2026

Joy and pain, Pg6

NFHS-6 data reveals India's progress in child health, TFR stabilization, and rising obesity, highlighting dual public health burden.

2 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

NFHS-6: Maternal And Child Health Indicators Show Improvement,Pg10

NFHS-6 indicates meaningful progress in maternal and child health, but sustaining gains will require addressing both malnutrition and emerging lifestyle-related health challenges.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

30 May, 2026

NFHS-6: Maternal And Child Health Indicators Show Improvement,Pg10

NFHS-6 indicates meaningful progress in maternal and child health, but sustaining gains will require addressing both malnutrition and emerging lifestyle-related health challenges.

30 May, 2026

Population and Associated Issues

Japan's Population Decline: A Demographic Crisis Gathering Pace,Pg16

Japan's experience shows that demographic decline is not merely a population issue but a long-term challenge affecting economic growth, welfare systems and national vitality.

Population and Associated Issues

30 May, 2026

Japan's Population Decline: A Demographic Crisis Gathering Pace,Pg16

Japan's experience shows that demographic decline is not merely a population issue but a long-term challenge affecting economic growth, welfare systems and national vitality.

30 May, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Panel set up to study ‘demographic change’, Pg1

Centre forms panel led by Justice Navlekar to study demographic shifts from illegal immigration, recommend population stabilization measures by 2027.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

27 May, 2026

Panel set up to study ‘demographic change’, Pg1

Centre forms panel led by Justice Navlekar to study demographic shifts from illegal immigration, recommend population stabilization measures by 2027.

27 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure

26 May, 2026

Baby bait, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh proposes incentives for larger families amid falling fertility rates, raising concerns about socio-economic impacts and ecological sustainability.

26 May, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act E Governance

Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8

India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.

Population and Associated Issues Representation of the People's Act E Governance

21 May, 2026

Preparing India for a credible digital Census, Pg8

India gears up for digital 2027 Census amidst challenges of caste enumeration, NRI inclusion, and data accuracy.

21 May, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

In federalism challenges, consensus is the solution, Pg9

Authors highlight growing democratic deficit and fiscal transfer imbalances challenging Indian federalism, urging consensus-based solutions for nation-building amidst political divisiveness.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

19 May, 2026

In federalism challenges, consensus is the solution, Pg9

Authors highlight growing democratic deficit and fiscal transfer imbalances challenging Indian federalism, urging consensus-based solutions for nation-building amidst political divisiveness.

19 May, 2026