POPULATION GROWTH: CAUSES, EFFECTS, SOLUTION

02 Jan, 2019

Overpopulation is an undesirable condition where the number of existing human population exceeds carrying capacity of earth. Overpopulation is caused by number of factors. Reduced mortality rate, better medical facilities depletion of precious resources are few of the causes which result in overpopulation. It is possible for a sparely populated are to become densely populated if it is not able to sustain life. Growing advanced in technology with each coming year has affected humanity in many ways. One of these has been the ability to save lives and create better medical treatment for all. A direct result of this has been always able to balance each and maintain a population growth rate that is sustainable. Population growth use deterministic equations or parental love and care to offspring are the relatively self-sufficient at birth. Overpopulation will place great demands on resources and land, leading to widespread environmental issues in addition to impacting global economics and standards of living. Of all the environment challenges facing the planet today, overpopulation is one that sometimes slips under the radar. Issues like (population causes) pollution, climate change and water shortages all seem to take precedence, but overpopulation is one of the main contributes to many other environmental issues. There are some of the causes leading to overpopulation-

: Poverty is believed to be the leading cause of overpopulation.

: Though the availability of contraceptives is widespread in developed countries, poor countries, poor planning unexpected pregnancies.

There have been certain areas that identify the significance of holistic social development. Technology leads to development of the students, promoting science and culture for development, Quality Education, holistic approaches to early child development, and holistic development strategies. As distressing as it may be hear, child labour is extensively in many parts of the world. UNICEF estimates that approximately 150 million children are currently working. The first and foremost step that the government in shaping the skills landscape was the creation of a separate ministry for skill development and Entrepreneurship. The country had an existing skill ecosystem created by NSDC which includes 37 sectors skill councils. Population growth plays a conflicting role in the development process of a country. It helps economic development and retards economic development (Overall Development). 

Suhana Sharma

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