1. India’s Economy and Population How has population growth affected the economic stability of India?

2. DemoGraphic profile Crude death rate: 7.43/1000 Crude birth rate: 20.6/1000 Infant mortality rate: 46.07/1000 Maternal mortality rate: 212/100 000 Life expectancy: 67.14 years Total fertility rate- 2.58 children per woman

4. Above and to the left you can see examples of overcrowding in urban zones in India.

5. India’s population Policy India has the second largest population in the world. In 1947, couples were having an average of 6 children each. India was the first country to declare a policy to slow population growth. 1. Decrease death rates. 2. Reduce birth rates. 3. Education

6. India’s Economic Future India has one of the world’s fastest growing economies, with an annual GDP growth rate of 5.8%. India has a large workforce, the second largest in the world. Indian politics is chaotic, due to fighting with Pakistan, different parties, and religious groups in the country. India’s waste management is very poor, and has failed to keep up with development. Air quality is lowering, and pollution is increasing. Landfills are becoming larger to accommodate for the waste.

7. Write a series of 5 fictional diary entries that describes life as a poor child in India. Diary entries should be written to reflect the population growth and economic future of India. Activity: Fictional Diary