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Kush MotwaniAIR 11

Question Q.3GS1GS1

जनांकिकीय संक्रमण की गति भारत के विभिन्न राज्यों में भिन्न-भिन्न है। इसकी व्याख्या कीजिए। / The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment.

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Introduction

India is on the way of varying the pace of demographic transition. In 2031, there are different decades (2019-2024) showing there is significant regional disparity in population growth.

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Main Body

TFR in different regions: High (TFR) - Economic buying shows regional variations. The fear that it will lead to exponential increase in population towards coastal states and cities.

2. Why provided opportunity for equitable distribution of young urban force - potential for faster economic growth by keeping manufacturing more competitive

3. Potential for up-skilling and social development - if we invest in social infrastructure

4. More innovation - due to fresher ideas (from migrants)

Negatives:

1. Proliferation of slums

2. Potential violence against migrants (eg) in Tamil Nadu against migrants from Bihar - in 2023

3. Remigration disaster - if unable to guarantee employment opportunities

4. Potential federalism issues - who will undertake color security, burden of migrants (seen during One-nation One-nation (land) COVID migrant Crisis)

Way forward:

1. Investment in social infrastructure => Keep remigration changed

2. Invest in domestic infra => (Invest migrant changed)

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Conclusion

Way forward includes investment in social infrastructure and domestic infrastructure to address migrant-related challenges

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Diagram

Map of India showing TFR variations across states by region

  • Mentions regional disparities
  • References TFR data
  • Acknowledges demographic dividend

Topper

Kush Motwani

AIR 11

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Role of Women and Women's Organization, Population and Associated Issues

Population and demographic transition

Regional variations in demographic transition

Writing Stats

188

Total words

3

Paragraphs

analytical

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