A POPULATION, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

The growing population has a direct impact on the ecological balance. The world's population is growing rapidly and its adverse effects are being seen on the environment. In India, the population is on the rise and India's growing population is an obstacle to sustainable economic growth. As the population grows and the demand for goods and services increases, so does the pace of industrialization. Increasing industrialization is degrading the environment and raising the question of whether there will be natural resources for the welfare of future generations. Neglecting the environment in India will have dire consequences as the economy, which is being disrupted by environmental pollution, is adversely affecting people's livelihoods