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news Scmp World 2026-05-18

India's Population Milestone Sparks Debate on Family Size

As India becomes the world's most populous nation, some allies of Prime Minister Modi are advocating for larger families to counter declining fertility rates, despite existing population challenges like youth unemployment.

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