Demographic Disarmament for India A Pleas for Family Planning

Abstract

Dr. S. Chandrasekhar’s address on “Demographic Disarmament for India” emphasizes the urgent need for family planning as a cornerstone of India’s socio-economic and public health strategy. Highlighting India’s rapidly growing population, high fertility rates, and persistent mortality challenges, the speech identifies early marriage, low female status, and societal norms as key drivers of population pressure. Chandrasekhar underscores the link between uncontrolled population growth and inadequate living standards, healthcare access, and education, particularly in rural areas. Advocating for government-led initiatives, he calls for widespread contraceptive education, establishment of family planning clinics, and public awareness campaigns to reduce maternal and infant mortality. The address positions family planning as essential not only for population control but also for improving public health, empowering women, and enabling sustainable national development, framing it as a critical policy priority for India’s future.