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This book makes a thorough investigation of the population problem issues in India from diverse angles- demographic, policy and programme. Discussing the theoretical background of population control, the book also deals with all mundane issues - social, cultural, religious, legal and health issues, and attempts to capture the state of preparedness of India to reach sustainable population.

It is a valuable resource for students of population studies and academics working on population control and management. Additionally, it is also a useful reference work for trainees at national academies, journalists, family welfare service providers and the civil society groups working on population control and family planning.

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Part I Theoretical Framework on Studies of Population.- Part II Requisites of the Population Control Programme.- Part III Sustainable population in the Background of Sustainable Development Goals.- Part IV Population Control Initiatives in India.- Acronyms.- Appendices.- Index.

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Bedprakas SyamRoy did his MA in Economics in 1968 from Calcutta University and obtained a PhD from North Bengal University in 1987. He started his career in the West Bengal Civil Service (1970) and was then selected in the IAS (1989). He retired as Special Secretary, Development and Planning and went on to serve as a Member of the Third State Finance Commission, West Bengal. Dr. SyamRoy specializes in development administration, decentralized planning and state planning. He is the author of some ten books and many journal articles.

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