The National Population Policy, 2000 had set the goal of achieving a stable population by 2045. However, subsequent demographic projections indicated that this target was unlikely to be met by that year. Based on these projections and subsequent government discussions, the revised target or projected year for population stabilization in India is often cited as 2070 or 2075. Among the given options, 2070 is a commonly referenced revised target year.
By which year the target of population stability has been fixed in India?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2023 · Topic: India: Population (Population Projections and Future Demographic Trends)
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