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China
Other countries 125.32 crores
246.22 crores India
102.70 crores
Crores Crores
Nigeria 11.15 America 28.14
Japan 12.69 Indonesia 21.21
Bangladesh 12.92 Brazil 17.01
Russian Federation 14.69 Pakkistan 15.65
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Based on growth rate, birth rate, death The study of population of a country can
rate and life expectancy in table 8.1, analyse be made use of for the following purposes.
the position of India and note down
z To assess the availability of human
conclusions.
resource needed for production.
Significance of the Study of Population
z To estimate the required basic
We know that family includes parents and infrastructure.
children. We need better food, clothing,
z To estimate the requirements of products
shelter, health, education and other facilities.
and services.
Think how these are related to the number of
members of the family. In addition to the z To understand the social and cultural
number of members, age difference, number structure of a population.
of males and females, their preferences and z To compare with the population of other
income also play an important role in estimating countries.
the quantity of essential commodities and
z To assess the quality of standard of living.
services required for the family.
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Year
Population Decadal Population Decadal
(in crores) growth % (in crores) growth %
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National Population Policy 2000- NPP z Popularise preventive measures against the
2000 communicable diseases
This policy lays emphasis on health care z To take steps for raising the age at marriage
of the people especially, that of women and of women, above 20.
children. Following are the aims of the new Let us hope that by implementing the
population policy. policy, the declared objects can be attained by
z To meet the basic needs in public health the year 2010.
sector. There are commissions at the national and
z To ensure free and compulsory education state levels to monitor and evaluate the
to all children upto the age of 14. implementation of the policies. You will collect
z To reduce infant mortality rate below 30 more details about National Population Policy
in every 1000 live births. 2000 from magazines and various media, won't
you?
SUMMARY
z Population policy 2000 emphasises the health care of women and children
and the welfare of the nation.
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