Population and Sustainable Development in India

Chaurasia, Aalok Ranjan.

Population and Sustainable Development in India by Aalok Ranjan Chaurasia. - 1st ed. 2020. - MP : Rawat Publications/ Springer, 2020. - IX, 255 p. 23 illus., 19 illus. in color.

Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Population Transition 1950-2015 -- Chapter 3. Population Growth 2015-2100 -- Chapter 4. Fertility Transition 1990-2010 -- Chapter 5. Child survival 1971-2015 -- Chapter 6. Economic Growth 1951-2012 -- Chapter 7. Demographic Dividend 2001-2011 -- Chapter 8. Human Deprivation in Villages -- Chapter 9. Child deprivation in States -- Chapter 10. Female Work Participation in Villages -- Chapter 11. Population Effects of the Environment.

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This book addresses central issues related to population and sustainable development in India, the second most populous country in the world. Using the latest available source of data in the context of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, it analyzes the current state of development in India in terms of economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection, especially focusing on the role of population. The respective chapters explore various aspects, but mainly focus on promoting greater sustainability in terms of population growth, child survival, and economic growth. As such, the book will be of interest to students, researchers, and policymakers in the fields of population studies, economics, and international development. .


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Demography.
Economic development.
Sustainable development.

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