The population has been increasing for years. A majority of people perceive that growth in population crucial for economy and society, while others think it a cause of damage the environment. From my perspective, I think over population is harmful for our planet.
Nowadays, the lifespan of people is becoming longer as compared to the data of decades. The advancement in medicine elderly people can easily live a long life. Hence, the consumption of resources enlarges day by day. For example, in 1950 population of India was 343 million and in 2026 1.47 billion which is an exorbitant increase. Moreover, to tackle these circumstances the government have to invest on shelter, food and basic amenities for people which require a huge investment.
Furthermore, a sky high expansion of population impacts the economic development of a Nation. The rate of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) rises because demand of products increases and supply decreases. Another negative consequence is the escalation of unemployment due to rampant population growth.
On the flip side, the pros of population growth are manifold. To modernize, a country needs to leverage human resources to develop all vital areas of the economy such as industry, search and agriculture. These areas are labor-intensive and youth-oriented, making population growth trends bifocal.
Despite the aforementioned benefits, my point is concerned. The trends of population growth are beneficial in some aspects such as human resources, but the negative effects overwhelm the pros. Therefore, it is imperative that government should take proactive measures to cope with the unbridled growth of population to guarantee sustainable development.