Population and Associated Issues

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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.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation Sector
2 Mar, 2026

Skill India as herculean challenges, Galgotian blunders, Pg6

CAG report reveals financial irregularities in Skill India scheme; experts propose skill loans, vouchers, and levies for effective implementation.

Population and Associated IssuesRepresentation of the People's Act
20 Feb, 2026

SIR in 22 States and U.T.s expected from April: EC, Pg1

Election Commission to conduct Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in 22 States/UTs starting April 2026, coordinating with Census 2027.

Inclusive GrowthPopulation and Associated IssuesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEconomics of Animal Rearing
10 Feb, 2026

Lessons about job creation from Misty Milk, Pg7

Erode's Misty Milk highlights credit constraints hindering SME growth, job creation despite demand and infrastructure availability.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaPopulation and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism
9 Feb, 2026

‘Linguistic, cultural markers can solve caste enumeration riddle’, Pg12

Linguistic, cultural analysis can refine caste enumeration, accounting for variations and shared ancestry, says G.N. Devy, for Census 2026-27.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth SectorEducation Sector
8 Feb, 2026

Indians’ education better predicts adult mortality, Pg12

Study reveals education surpasses wealth in predicting adult mortality rates in India, highlighting education's crucial role in health outcomes.

Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesPopulation and Associated IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable Sections
5 Feb, 2026

Denotified tribes seek constitutional recognition, separate Census entry, Pg12

Denotified tribes demand constitutional recognition and separate Census entry for better enumeration and welfare schemes implementation.

Population and Associated IssuesStatutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
2 Feb, 2026

No NPR notification yet, but Budget allocates funds, Pg4

Budget allocates ₹6,000 crore for NPR and Census 2027 amidst controversy over potential NRC link and citizenship concerns.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE Governance
28 Jan, 2026

In a first, private technical staff set to assist officials in digital Census, Pg10

India's 2027 Census to be digital-first with private tech staff assisting; enumerators to use mobile apps.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
28 Jan, 2026

Future of work: India’s youth under the new Codes, Pg7

New Labour Codes aim to formalize India's workforce, yet youth employment crisis persists with informal work and social security gaps.

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