Title:
INDIA'S DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION AND ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Authors:
Rohini Kumari

Volume - 2 Issue - 7, Pages - 3890-3902

Abstract:
Demographic transition is the single most important feature for understanding India's development. The demographic transition represents both huge past achievements of the country, as well as substantial challenges that lie ahead. It provides an important overarching framework for the study of much of the India's socio-economic development. Furthermore, the demographic transition allows us make some comparatively firm statements about where the country is going. In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on the relationship between population growth and economic development. This research paper studies briefly about demographic transition of India and how does population growth affect economic development. Does economic development accelerate or retard population growth or does population growth accelerate or retard economic development. It also comprises the data of the population with in the country as well as some international comparisons. Lastly, this paper also future prospects of population growth.

Cite this Article:

[Kumari, Rohini. "INDIA'S DEMOGRAPHIC TRANSITION AND ITS IMPACT ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT." International Journal of Social Science & Economic Research 2.7 (2017): 3890-902.]