New Delhi, March 27 -- Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider introducing a national policy on population management, citing the need to balance demographic growth with sustainable development.
In a communication to the Prime Minister, Khandelwal said India's population, now exceeding 1.4 billion, presents both an opportunity and a challenge. He noted that while a large population can support economic growth, it may also put pressure on infrastructure, employment, healthcare, housing, and education if not effectively managed.
The MP highlighted concerns such as urban congestion, rising unemployment, environmental stress, and increasing demand for natural resources like water and land. He sai...