Population and Associated Issues

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Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressors, Pg II

HelpAge India study reveals climate change disproportionately impacts India's growing elderly population, urging urgent policy for resilience and age-inclusive care.

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

24 Jul, 2026

Building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressors, Pg II

HelpAge India study reveals climate change disproportionately impacts India's growing elderly population, urging urgent policy for resilience and age-inclusive care.

24 Jul, 2026

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

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme helps to address Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of girls and women

BBBP boosts Sex Ratio at Birth to 929, girls' enrolment to 83.4%; PMMVY disburses ₹20,446 crore to 4.35 crore mothers, empowering women and children.

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

23 Jul, 2026

Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme helps to address Child Sex Ratio and related issues of empowerment of girls and women

BBBP boosts Sex Ratio at Birth to 929, girls' enrolment to 83.4%; PMMVY disburses ₹20,446 crore to 4.35 crore mothers, empowering women and children.

23 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Census: 6 months to go, Govt explores how to count caste, Pg3

Registrar General of India grapples with caste enumeration methodology for upcoming Census, weighing open-ended vs. drop-down options amidst RSS resistance and 2011 SECC data quality failures.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

22 Jul, 2026

Census: 6 months to go, Govt explores how to count caste, Pg3

Registrar General of India grapples with caste enumeration methodology for upcoming Census, weighing open-ended vs. drop-down options amidst RSS resistance and 2011 SECC data quality failures.

22 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

Startling UN report reveals Africa now home to most hungry people, surpassing Asia for first time ever.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Hunger Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

22 Jul, 2026

Africa surpasses Asia with highest population facing hunger, says UN, Pg16

Startling UN report reveals Africa now home to most hungry people, surpassing Asia for first time ever.

22 Jul, 2026

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

What India’s young people are saying about families, Pg8

UNFPA survey reveals young Indians delay family due to economic insecurity, gender roles, and climate anxiety, threatening India's demographic dividend.

Indian Society and Diversity of India Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

22 Jul, 2026

What India’s young people are saying about families, Pg8

UNFPA survey reveals young Indians delay family due to economic insecurity, gender roles, and climate anxiety, threatening India's demographic dividend.

22 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16

India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

14 Jul, 2026

More births, deaths being recorded: Benefits, gaps, Pg16

India achieves near-universal 99% birth and death registration, bolstering vital statistics for public policy and social welfare.

14 Jul, 2026

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

Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge, Pg8

Expert debunks India's population spectres, challenging fears of explosion, implosion, and regional imbalances, urging balanced policy amidst fertility and ageing shifts.

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

13 Jul, 2026

Population spectres do harm. Managing demographic change is the challenge, Pg8

Expert debunks India's population spectres, challenging fears of explosion, implosion, and regional imbalances, urging balanced policy amidst fertility and ageing shifts.

13 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector

10 Jul, 2026

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

10 Jul, 2026

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

Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12

Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.

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

7 Jul, 2026

Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record caste, Pg12

Census 2027 pre-test introduces 'open column' for caste enumeration, igniting debate over data reliability and methodology after 2011 SECC's 'unreliable' findings.

7 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Representation of the People's Act Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

5 Jul, 2026

Delhi conclave raises federalism concerns over ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal, Pg10

Eminent citizens at a Delhi conclave reject 'One Nation, One Election', citing federalism concerns, electoral transparency issues, and anxieties over citizenship and caste census implementation.

5 Jul, 2026

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

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.

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

2 Jul, 2026

Over 99% of births, deaths registered in 2024: report, Pg12

India achieves near-universal birth and death registration (over 99%) in 2024, revealing a national sex ratio at birth of 917, with significant state disparities.

2 Jul, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

Population and Associated Issues Comparison of Indian Constitution with Other Countries

2 Jul, 2026

Why US Supreme Court scrapped Trump's birthright citizenship order, Pg15

US Supreme Court delivers major judicial setback to Trump, scrapping his executive order and reaffirming birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, upholding 150-year precedent.

2 Jul, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

‘Anyway, it’s a girl’ — 45 years later, it still rankles, Pg13

SRS 2024 reveals India's sex ratio at birth improves to 918 girls per 1000 boys, yet societal bias and technology misuse still threaten girl child protection.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

27 Jun, 2026

‘Anyway, it’s a girl’ — 45 years later, it still rankles, Pg13

SRS 2024 reveals India's sex ratio at birth improves to 918 girls per 1000 boys, yet societal bias and technology misuse still threaten girl child protection.

27 Jun, 2026

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

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

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

27 Jun, 2026

More children isn't the answer to delimitation, tax challenges, Pg12

New data reveals India's population to peak at 170 crore by 2062, intensifying demographic divergence, 'girl deficit,' and challenging delimitation and tax devolution.

27 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

As home care needs rise, insurance gaps widen, Pg2

India's burgeoning elderly population faces a critical home care crisis, as insurance models fail to cover post-hospitalization needs, burdening families with lakhs in out-of-pocket expenses.

Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

26 Jun, 2026

As home care needs rise, insurance gaps widen, Pg2

India's burgeoning elderly population faces a critical home care crisis, as insurance models fail to cover post-hospitalization needs, burdening families with lakhs in out-of-pocket expenses.

26 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

Population and Associated Issues Union State Relations and Federal Structure Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Jun, 2026

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

25 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues

What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7

UN projects South Korea's population to halve by 2100; nation explores drastic fertility boosts, extreme longevity, or massive immigration to avert demographic collapse.

Population and Associated Issues

23 Jun, 2026

What would it take to stop South Korea’s population decline?, Pg7

UN projects South Korea's population to halve by 2100; nation explores drastic fertility boosts, extreme longevity, or massive immigration to avert demographic collapse.

23 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

The pressures of counting India, Pg7

India's first digital Census 2027 struggles with enumerator safety, connectivity, and alleged data manipulation, raising concerns for accurate policy planning.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors E Governance

20 Jun, 2026

The pressures of counting India, Pg7

India's first digital Census 2027 struggles with enumerator safety, connectivity, and alleged data manipulation, raising concerns for accurate policy planning.

20 Jun, 2026

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