TY - GEN AU - Chaurasia, Aalok Ranjan TI - Population and sustainable development in India / SN - 9789813292147 U1 - 304.6 PY - 2020/// CY - Singapore PB - Springer, KW - Sustainable development KW - Population KW - India KW - Economic policy KW - Demography KW - Economic development KW - Sustainability N1 - includes bibliographical references and index N2 - This book addresses central issues related to population and sustainable development in India, the second most populous country in the world. Using the latest available source of data in the context of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda, it analyzes the current state of development in India in terms of economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental protection, especially focusing on the role of population. The respective chapters explore various aspects, but mainly focus on promoting greater sustainability in terms of population growth, child survival, and economic growth. As such, the book will be of interest to students, researchers, and policymakers in the fields of population studies, economics, and international development. ER -