Kashmir’s Changing Demography, Falling Birth Rates, Low Fertility and an Ageing Society

Population is not merely a numerical expression of how many people inhabit a geographical area or a territory. It represents a society's continuity, its human resources, cultural inheritance, economic potential and intergenerational relationships. Population growth, when supported by adequate resources, opportunities and institutions, contributes to social and economic development. However, a sustained decline in fertility, particularly when accompanied by increasing life expectancy, can gradual

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