UPPSC 2023 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

By which year the target of population stability has been fixed in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Year 2045

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Year 2045”.

The National Population Policy of 2000 in India was formulated with the objective of achieving population stabilization by the year 2045.

The immediate objective of the NPP 2000 is to address the unmet needs for contraception, health care infrastructure, and health personnel, and to provide integrated service delivery for basic reproductive and child health care.

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