The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment.

5. Political challenges like distribution of financial resources [E.g] Southern states objection on demography as a criteria for devolution by 15th Finance Commission.

Way forward:

1. Regional interventions in high TFR states to control population.

2. Ensuring skill development with employment opportunities in there states to prevent distressed migration.

3. Proper Migration Policy at national level need to be created.

The regional differences can be addressed through investment in human development initiatives with a regional balance.