As you know! India is the second most populated country in the world, and the population is still growing rapidly. This increase, called population explosion, is mainly due to social, cultural, and medical reasons. Let’s break them down:

Main Reasons for Population Explosion

1. Lack of Awareness or Access to Contraceptives
   • Many people, especially in rural areas, are unaware of contraceptive methods.
   • Even when they know, access to safe and affordable options is limited.
   • This leads to unplanned and frequent pregnancies.
2. Early Marriages and Early Childbearing
   • In some regions, girls are married at a very young age.
   • Early marriages increase the reproductive span, leading to more children over a woman’s lifetime.
3. Preference for Larger Families in Some Communities
   • In traditional societies, having more children is seen as a sign of prosperity and security.
   • Some families still prefer male children, so couples keep having children until they get a son.
4. Lower Mortality Rate Due to Better Healthcare
   • With modern medicines, vaccines, and improved hospitals, infant and maternal deaths have decreased.
   • More children survive into adulthood, which adds to the growing population.
5. High Fertility in Certain Regions
   • Fertility rates are still high in some states due to lack of education and awareness.
   • Poor literacy and poverty contribute to this problem.