Question

Do you think India can introduce the one-child norm like China to reduce population growth? Organise a debate on the policies that India can follow to reduce population growth.

Answer 1

Topic: Should India introduce a one-child norm to reduce population growth?

Student 1 (Favour):	A one-child norm may help reduce rapid population growth. A smaller population can reduce pressure on food, water, housing, education, healthcare and employment.
Student 2 (Against):	A strict one-child policy may violate individual freedom and create social problems. India should not force families to have only one child.
Student 3 (Favour):	Smaller families can provide better education, nutrition and healthcare to children. It can also help improve the standard of living.
Student 4 (Against):	Such a policy may worsen son preference and disturb the future age structure of the population. It may also lead to a shortage of young workers later.
Student 5 (Favour):	Population stabilisation is necessary for sustainable development and better use of limited resources.
Student 6 (Against):	Instead of compulsory restrictions, India should reduce population growth through education, awareness, women’s empowerment, accessible family planning and better healthcare.

India should not adopt a strict one-child norm. Population growth can be reduced more effectively through voluntary family planning, education, later marriage, women’s empowerment and improved health services.