Population and Associated Issues

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Population and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
20 Apr, 2026

Delimitation — a case of to be or not to be, Pg6

Delimitation Bill 2026 proposes Lok Sabha seat readjustment based on 2011 Census, sparking debate over population parity.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth SectorBiotechnology
15 Apr, 2026

New cell therapy shows promise to treat frailty among elderly, PgII

Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating frailty among elderly, potentially improving endurance and quality of life, finds study.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineParliament and State Legislatures
15 Apr, 2026

Bill proposes to end mandatory delimitation after every Census, Pg3

Parliamentary Bills propose ending mandatory delimitation after each Census, granting flexibility in seat allocation and constituency adjustments through ordinary legislation.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
8 Apr, 2026

Delimitation, women’s reservation, political dynamics, Pg8

Government plans delimitation based on 2011 Census, potentially amending Women's Reservation Act and increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50%.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesParliament and State LegislaturesRepresentation of the People's Act
5 Apr, 2026

All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1

PM Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for states with stabilised populations, proposes increasing House size with women's reservation before 2029.

Population and Associated IssuesE Governance
2 Apr, 2026

55,000 households utilise Census self-enumeration portal on day one, Pg10

Census 2027: 55,000 households utilize self-enumeration portal in eight states/UTs; door-to-door verification to follow.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
1 Apr, 2026

OUR CENSUS, OUR DEVELOPMENT, Pg7

Indian government introduces self-enumeration option for census via online portal, aiming for time-saving, accurate data collection.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
1 Apr, 2026

India faces challenge in meeting 2030 maternal mortality goals, shows study, Pg16

Lancet study reveals India's struggle to meet 2030 maternal mortality goals, despite significant improvements since 1990, highlighting regional disparities.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureParliament and State Legislatures
31 Mar, 2026

Ensuring federalism within delimitation, Pg7

Delimitation exercise post-2026 census may consider demographic performance alongside population to ensure fair federalism and political representation.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
31 Mar, 2026

Caste enumeration in Ph-2, says Census Commissioner, Pg7

Census 2027 to include caste enumeration in second phase after CCPA decision, ensuring data confidentiality and covering vast demographic landscape.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesHealth SectorEducation Sector
19 Mar, 2026

India’s future demographic challenges, Pg7

Report forecasts India's demographic shift: slower population growth, aging workforce, and declining school enrollments by 2051, posing challenges and opportunities.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
15 Mar, 2026

Govt to come up with first-of-its-kind Water Master Plan, focus on growing population: Minister, Pg3

Delhi government unveils Water Master Plan focusing on aging infrastructure, decentralization, and private sector involvement to meet growing water demands.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
11 Mar, 2026

​Catch them young, Pg6

Childhood obesity crisis: India to have 20 million obese children by 2040, necessitating urgent health interventions and policy changes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
10 Mar, 2026

When the state pays for babies: Some lessons from Sikkim, Pg11

Sikkim's pro-natalist policies offer lessons for Andhra Pradesh, revealing limited impact of financial incentives on reversing declining fertility rates.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
9 Mar, 2026

'Poll results sea change in Nepal politics... RSP would be keen to partner with India', Pg14

Nepal's election sees a shift in power as RSP gains prominence, signaling potential for stronger India-Nepal partnership.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
8 Mar, 2026

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
6 Mar, 2026

Mascots Pragati, Vikas to serve as the friendly faces of Census 2027, Pg14

Amit Shah unveils mascots Pragati, Vikas for Census 2027, marking India's first digital and caste-inclusive enumeration drive.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
6 Mar, 2026

Transforming representation into real change by 2029, Pg10

Women's Reservation Act necessitates urgent elder care policy focusing on ageing women's unique challenges, demanding immediate action for dignified lives.

Population and Associated Issues
5 Mar, 2026

The quiet demographic revolution unfolding in India, pg9

India has transitioned from a high-fertility society to one at or below replacement level, shifting national concerns from population growth to the management of an aging population, internal migration, and regional economic disparities.

Population and Associated IssuesPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
4 Mar, 2026

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

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