In the state of Goa, 36 government primary schools were shut down in the two academic years leading up to 2024.

Despite the slowing birth rate, India's youth population remains significant, with 24 percent in the age bracket of 0-14, 17 percent in 10-19, and 26 percent in 10-24.

A new UN report projects India's population to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, surpassing all nations, while its fertility rate dips below replacement level. The report emphasizes addressing unmet ...

NEW DELHI (IANS) – India’s population is projected to reach 1.46 billion in 2025, making it the world’s most populous nation, according to the United Nations Population Fund’s State of ...

China announced that it will start handing out childcare subsidies across the nation, in its latest push to boost birthrates ...

China plans to give cash to families to encourage childbirth. Each child will get 3,600 yuan yearly until age three, starting 2025. This is due to China's declining population. Birth rates have fallen ...

The nationwide subsidies apply retroactively from January 1, Beijing's state broadcaster CCTV said, citing a decision by the ...