India has the second-largest and most diversified population in the world. India’s population growth has been slowing. Family planning programs are among the government’s population control measures (Hertog et al., n.d.). Indians are youthful. A “demographic dividend” results from its large youth population (“India – population, Diversity, growth,” n.d.). This young population may boost the economy if educated, trained, and employed. India’s demographics include urbanization. Urbanization has increased rapidly as people move to cities for better possibilities (Mitchell, 2021). This urban transition has strained urban infrastructure, services, and government.
India’s cultural and ethnic diversity is astonishing. Languages, faiths, and cultures make the country dynamic and diversified. This variety enriches Indian culture. Indian states differ in population (India population (2023) – worldometer, n.d.). The northeastern states have fewer people than Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal. The variation affects regional development and resource allocation. India confronts demographic issues despite its expanding population (Muniyandi et al., 2022). The government works to guarantee fair access to education, healthcare, and sanitation due to overpopulation.
