World Population Day 2026| Panel Discussion | July 11 | 4 PM IST | #PopulationAndDevelopment
On the occasion of World Population Day 2026
#IMPRI Center for Human Dignity and Development (CHDD), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi invites you to the #WebPolicyTalk series on:
The State of Population and Development – #PopulationAndDevelopment
A Panel Discussion on
World Population Day 2026
Details of the #WebPolicyTalk:
Date: July 11, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 4 PM IST
Platforms: Zoom | YouTube Live @ YouTube.com/@impriindia | Spotify
Certificate of participation will be provided. Terms and conditions apply.
Registration Form: Coming soon!
ABOUT
As India navigates its journey toward becoming a developed nation, understanding the dynamics of its population has become central to shaping the country’s economic, social, and developmental future. With an estimated population of 1.46 billion in 2025, India remains the world’s most populous country, presenting both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. Population trends influence every aspect of development, from healthcare, education, employment, and urbanization to environmental sustainability, gender equality, and social welfare. Harnessing the potential of India’s demographic landscape is therefore critical for achieving inclusive and sustainable growth.
India is currently undergoing a significant demographic transition. While the country continues to benefit from one of the world’s largest youth populations and a substantial working-age workforce, fertility rates have fallen below the replacement level, reflecting changing social and economic realities. At the same time, regional disparities in population growth, rapid urbanization, migration, population ageing, and unequal access to opportunities continue to shape development outcomes. These shifts underscore the need for evidence-based policies that strengthen human capital, enhance productivity, and ensure that demographic change translates into long-term prosperity for all.
As India moves through this demographic transition, the focus must shift from population size to population outcomes. The true measure of demographic success lies not merely in the number of people, but in their health, education, skills, productivity, and overall well-being. Investments in human capital, gender equality, quality employment, social protection, and sustainable urban development will be crucial in determining whether India can fully realize its demographic dividend before the window of opportunity begins to narrow. At a time when the country stands at the intersection of youthful aspirations and emerging demographic challenges, a deeper understanding of population dynamics is essential for building a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous future.
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