The main focus
of any population policy is the welfare of the country. It aims at a balanced
population so that the country will develop the maximum and each individual of
the country lives in a satisfactory socio-economic environment. The objectives
of a population policy can be understood under country lives in a four categories:
i. Economic: One
of the main objectives of the population policy is to maximize the per capita
income, per capita housing and food availability; provide employment,
nourishment, education; and improve national production and productivity.
ii. Political: A population
policy aims to provide justice, peace, freedom and equality. Thus, a democratic
system of government is the main factor here.
iii. Ecological and
Environmental: This is the most important aim of any population policy. It aims
to bring ecological and environmental balance. Urbanization and industrialization have to be considered
while achieving this objective. People are very concerned regarding the destruction
of nature dub to population growth. Therefore, this is taken care of in this
objective of the population policy.
iv. Sociological: This
objective of the population policy is to obtain a quality population. It tries
to enhance the level of education, cultural and aesthetic aspects, good health
and security services. These aims can be achieved by keeping the population at
an optimum level.
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