Population Policy in India
India will overtake China as the world's most populated nation by 2023, according to figures just published in the United Department of Economic and Social Affairs World Population Prospects, 2022 report.
Present National Population Policy (NPP) 2000
It was founded on the tenets of free will, informed consent, and achieving a level of fertility equivalent to replacement.
It attempted to tackle the problems of contraception, maternal health, a
The Prime Minister recently announced the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, a new employment-focused initiative aimed at boosting formal job creation in the country.
Objective of the Scheme
The scheme aims to create over 3.5 crore formal jobs within a period of two years, by offering direct cash incentives to both first-time employees and employers.
Key Features of the Scheme
The scheme is divided into two parts:
Part A – Support to First-Time Emp