SSC-CGL (TIER-III) - Population Explosion
Category : SSC
POPULATION EXPLOSION
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THE ESSAY BEGINS..,
Human resource is always considered the most important of a nation's resources, but when it grows beyond a level where it can be provided for, it becomes population explosion, i.e. a sudden and large increase in population size.
A nation's progress from being developing to developed advertently brings population explosion, as seen in countries of Asia and Africa. A successful nation is one which efficiently tackles this problem and converts the human population to human resources.
Poverty is cited as the main cause of population explosion, often accompanied with un- employment and illiteracy. Lack of medical facilities and unawareness about population-control measures also contribute to this issue. High fertility rate is also found in societies where women hold a subordinate position,
The best ways to tackle the problem of population growth are providing education and awareness. Economic empowerment of women and restricting the practices of polygamy and child marriage would strengthen the voice of women in the family. Government should also focus on providing incentives to those who adopt birth-control measures, and also to those doctors who persuade them to do it. Easy accessibility of birth control measures would also help in curbing population growth. International efforts in this regard are also noteworthy, since they support countries that are not able to take proper measures due to their low economic level.
India's population which grew at 2, 2% in 1981 has gone down to a rate of 1.2% in 2013, and is expected to stabilize in 2050. The slowing growth rate signifies that the population control measures are showing some success.
The resources of the Mother Nature belong to the future generations as well, and population control is the only way we can ensure they don't get exhausted.
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