cafeconomics

It is high time for all governments - state and center, to consider implementing one child policy. Patriotism does not mean hoisting flags and singing national anthem - all citizens need to show their commitment by participating in nation building. The idea here is to not blame any one section or political party or anyone else. As a nation, we have inherited a number of problems - population explosion is at the center - and it requires a collective and sustained effort to solve these problems. 1. Quality of living: When there is a large population and scramble for resources the quality of living goes for a toss. In terms of UN Human Development Index, we are faring very bad and the signs of improvement are limited. Unless, we address population explosion it is next to impossible to provide a good quality of life for all citizens. 2. Mismatch between jobs creation and requirements: While the number of graduates aspiring for jobs is increasing every year the number of jobs created is ...

When we are hotly contesting citizenship, immigration, infiltration etc why not address the elephant in the room? Today clearly we have a situation where resources (or mobilisation of resources) are falling short of meeting the needs of an over growing and out of control population. If we cannot provide good life to our future generations then we do not have any right to bring them into this world. So at the risk of irking people's sentiments why don't we implement one child policy ? At least for two or three decades, till the time we completely eliminate poverty and provide good life to existing population. Those who want a second child can go for adoption wherever possible. In terms of human development index and quality of living, we have a long way to go. It is possible to provide good quality of living only when population is under control.