Title: Labour and population policy.

POPLINE Document Number: 266679

Author(s):

Prabhakar Ghate G

Source citation:

In: India. Ministry of Labour/International Labour Organisation. National Symposium on Labour and Population Policies, New Delhi, 15-18 April 1974: report. New Delhi, India, Continental Printers [1975]. :78-85.

Abstract:

Western countries have established relationships between employment, education, wages and costs of production which have helped in the forumlation of proper labor and population policies and brought proper legislation in their countries. Since India is lacking such studies, this article raises the issue of population policy in regard to the labor force in India. A general review of world population growth is analyzed in regard to such factors as infectious diseases, agricultural production, per capita expenditures, education and especially women's education and labor force. Many examples of Western countries are given in regard to their labor force and population growth. It is argued that women's employment will reduce the number of dependents. This will result in better standards of living and more income. It is assumed that the reduced rate of growth of population that is anticipated will not adversely affect the labor force and the economic growth of the country, at least not for 15 years to come. Therefore, a series of suggestions are made in regard to age of marriage, family size limitation, role of labor unions, contraceptive sale and research, education, and a totally different approach to family planning in rural villages than that in the cities. Family planning should be converted from a program to a popular movement.

Keywords:

India
Population Policy
Labor Force
Population Growth
Socioeconomic Factors
Women's Status
Europe, Western
Employment Status
Economic Development
Europe
Conferences and Congresses
Recommendations
Summary Report
Communicable Disease Control
Agricultural Development
Expenditures
Population Education
Marriage Age
Family Size
Labor Unions
Action Research
Rural Health Services
Goals
Needs
Asia, Southern
Asia
Developing Countries
Social Policy
Policy
Human Resources
Economic Factors
Population Dynamics
Demographic Factors
Population
Developed Countries
Socioeconomic Status
Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Health
Rural Development
Financial Activities
Education
Marriage Patterns
Marriage
Nuptiality
Family Characteristics
Family and Household
Organizations
Research Methodology
Planning
Organization and Administration