Arvind Chauhan’s Post

Pakistan no longer has a population problem. Despite the fear mongering over a growing population, Pakistan is entering a sweet spot demographically in terms of the working population. What should we do? Perhaps begin by abolishing the Population Welfare Department.   We do not mean to suggest that Pakistan’s population was never a problem. It was. But things change, and we in Pakistan tend to not pause to notice when things have improved. For the full story by Farooq Tirmizi, read on at: https://lnkd.in/dsBtecfj

From a GDP maximising perspective, #Pakistan's population doubling to 400,000,000+ by 2050 is good From a liveability, quality of life perspective it is a major disaster when our status quo is 26,500,000 out of school children, highest prevelance of easily preventable diseases like Thalassemia (due to highest rates of 1st cousin marriages) #Bangladesh is better positioned to be become a middle income country with improved human development index compared to Pakistan because of its smaller population Tiny, post Communist Soviet #Estonia has exceptional digital adoption while we can't mechanize, automate basic govt functions as our humongous population demands forcefully creating bullshit Govt jobs doled out via political cronyism to the incompetent and the malicious If you have investments in sectors like Pakistan's Cement, Manufacturing, Banks etc. and a 2nd home in Dubai, Portugal, Houston etc. then GDP maximization is all that concerns for you Resident Pakistanis hopelessly stuck here in urban hells like Karachi should want Govt to do a hell lot more than just pin all hopes on a massive, booming population numerically doubling remittances, GDP also

🇮🇳 With 2️⃣5️⃣3️⃣M adolescents in India, targeted investment is crucial to unlock their full potential & enhance their well-being. #WhatYoungPeopleWant 📖 Find the summary report on investing in adolescents in India here: https://bit.ly/India-CS World Health Organization UNICEF United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

National Policy for Senior Citizens to suit the present living conditions is still a distant dream for the ageing community. The growth rate of the elderly population in India saw a sharp increase from 2001 onward after a series of successive falls. According to projections for 2021-31, the growth rate was expected to be five times the growth rate of the total population (Source: Statista, 2023) A draft of the National Policy for Senior Citizens from 2016 is yet to be finalised. Since 2011, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has assured Parliament 11 times that it will bring in a new policy for seniors. But a draft of the National Policy for Senior Citizens from 2016 remains on the backburner (Source: Live Mint Newsfeed, July 2023) The Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI) 2020, conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), revealed that the elderly population is projected to more than double from 10.38 crore in 2011 to 23 crore in 2036, and hit 31.9 crore by 2050. The National Policy on Older Persons (NPOP) was announced in 1999 to reaffirm the commitment to ensure the well-being of older persons. The Policy envisages State support to ensure financial and food security, health care, shelter and other needs of older persons, equitable share in development, protection against abuse and exploitation, and availability of services to improve the quality of their lives. As compared to western world, in India, family still plays the role of the first institution to take care of its elderly members (Source: PIB, 2023). #policydevelopment #agingpopulation #eldercare #seniorcitizens #foodsecurity #socioeconomic #healthcare

It was an insightful day Population Research Centre, Institute of Economic Growth on World Population Day.   🌟 Dr. Rajib Acharya discussed family planning, declining fertility trends in India, and gaps in the program.   🙏 Inspiring to connect with experts, researchers, implementers, and policymakers. Thank you to all who attended and contributed! 💭 Share your moments on World Population Day. Let’s keep the dialogue going! Neelanjana Pandey, Punit Mishra, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India #KnowledgePartner #ProgramLearningPartner #ImpactAtScale #PopulationCouncilConsulting #ImpactAtScale

The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) introduced a draft of the UP Population Policy (2021-2030) aiming to reduce the gross fertility rate and stabilize the population. Historically, the two-child norm has seen attempts at implementation by various state governments over the past 20 years. The proposed UP Population Control Bill suggests that individuals with more than two children will be ineligible to contest local body elections, apply for government jobs, receive any government subsidies, also includes a ban on promotions in government jobs for those violating the two-child policy. The Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission (UPSLC) has titled the draft "The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilization, and Welfare) Bill, 2021." Department of Law, Govt. of UP MyGov India #PopulationControl #UPGovernment #FamilyPlanning #India #Yogigoverment

According to World Health Organization, children are using e-cigarettes at rates higher than adults in all regions and globally an estimated 37 million youth aged 13–15 years use tobacco. This #WorldNoTobaccoDay, let's take this opportunity to spread awareness about the harmful impact of tobacco usage on health and protect our children from the deceptive tactics of the tobacco industry. #TobaccoExposed UNICEF India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India NITI Aayog Ministry of Rural Development, GoI #worldnotobaccoday #tobaccoday #nosmoking #ecigarettes #smokingkills #impactful #corporatesocialresponsibilty #csr #sharpngo #familywelfare #government #panindia #smoking #younggeneration #harmfulimpact #healthforall #smokingisharmful #dangerous

The article discusses recent legal rulings and ongoing debates in India regarding population control policies, particularly focusing on limitations related to the number of children a person can have. The Supreme Court upheld a rule in Rajasthan that restricts candidates with more than two children from certain government positions, citing precedents related to public order and social welfare. While there is no nationwide two-child policy in India, various proposals and discussions have been made to promote smaller families, including legislative amendments and incentives. These initiatives aim to address population growth challenges, resource strain, and socio-economic disparities while considering individual rights and broader societal needs. Striking a balance between individual freedoms, demographic concerns, and sustainable development remains a key challenge in formulating effective population control policies in India. Read at https://lnkd.in/gB3JiqPz #twochildpolicy #legalnews #Supremecourt #wethepeople

The Government of Uttar Pradesh (UP) introduced a draft of the UP Population Policy (2021-2030) aiming to reduce the gross fertility rate and stabilize the population. Historically, the two-child norm has seen attempts at implementation by various state governments over the past 20 years. The proposed UP Population Control Bill suggests that individuals with more than two children will be ineligible to contest local body elections, apply for government jobs, receive any government subsidies, also includes a ban on promotions in government jobs for those violating the two-child policy. The Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission (UPSLC) has titled the draft "The Uttar Pradesh Population (Control, Stabilization, and Welfare) Bill, 2021." MyGov India Department of Law, Govt. of UP #PopulationControl #UPGovernment #FamilyPlanning #India #Yogigoverment

Himachal Pradesh - Statistics of Elderly Care Homes Himachal Pradesh is known for its beautiful snow capped mountains, holy places, cultural legacy, flora and fauna besides its beautiful people. The State is not only rich in natural resources but also rich in historical importance but unfortunately Senior Living has a long way to catch up. Care for Older People (caregiving) is not only about individuals it is also a national responsibility and a serious matter to be intervened by the policy makers and the administration, this is where social welfare comes into play. As a Nation which is soon going to become the third largest economy in the world, Elderly Care as a social welfare budget is not proportional to the population size. The larger point of debate is, how important is it for the most populated Nation in the world to be concerned about Older People? As a country, the level of interest, intent and concern for Older Persons has not been very encouraging in the past. I guess compiling an all India database of Senior Citizens Care Homes is more difficult than riding backwards. I genuinely hope all State Administrative machinery wake up to the burgeoning population of Senior Citizens and their Care needs. Since the database and demographics is my personal research hence it could and will have research errors, hence it is requested of everyone that incase of additions / deletion / corrections kindly share your feedback so that as concerned citizens we can develop a verified and open source database. Pankaj Mehrotra #agedcare #longtermcare #carehomes #oldagehomes #dementiacare #memorycare #assistedliving #himmachalpradesh #elderlycarehomes #seniorcitizenscarehomes