Transcript India`s Economy

India’s Economy and
Population
How has population growth
affected the economic stability
of India?
DemoGraphic profile
Crude death rate:
7.43/1000
Crude birth rate:
20.6/1000
Infant mortality rate:
46.07/1000
Maternal mortality rate:
212/100 000
Life expectancy:
67.14 years
Total fertility rate-
2.58 children per woman
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Above and to the left
you can see examples
of overcrowding in
urban zones in India.
India’s population Policy
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India has the second largest population in the world.
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In 1947, couples were having an average of 6 children
each.
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India was the first country to declare a policy to slow
population growth.
1. Decrease death rates.
2. Reduce birth rates.
3. Education
India’s Economic
Future
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India has one of the world’s fastest growing economies, with an annual
GDP growth rate of 5.8%.
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India has a large workforce, the second largest in the world.
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Indian politics is chaotic, due to fighting with Pakistan, different parties,
and religious groups in the country.
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India’s waste management is very poor, and has failed to keep up with
development. Air quality is lowering, and pollution is increasing.
Landfills are becoming larger to accommodate for the waste.
Activity:
Fictional
Diary
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Write a series of 5 fictional diary entries that describes
life as a poor child in India.
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Diary entries should be written to reflect the population
growth and economic future of India.