These two states are home to about 35.4 cr people which is more than world's 3rd most populous country, America. Both states have high Total Fertility Rate (TFR) as well.
In the 1960s, given the limited reach of TV and radio, the Indian govt relied heavily on Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department to spread awareness about family planning.
Kerala has the current highest elderly population (16.5%) followed by Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Assam have the least, according to National Statistical Office report.
Some analysts presume the RSS has raised the issue of population to help Hindu vote consolidation for BJP. But the Sangh has been concerned about the issue for decades.
World Health Statistics 2021 report finds that in India, overall life expectancy was at 70.8 years, but healthy life expectancy was at 60.3 years, trend common to other countries.
Draft bill proposes stringent measures to restrict couples from having more than two children, and promises cheaper home loans and free education for voluntary sterilisation.
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government is being called ‘Hatyara Sarkar’. Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned, but the protests continue to intensify.
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