India faces deepening demographic divide as it prepares to overtake China as the worlds most populous country
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Key Facts
Type Policy
Source International Population Centre (IIPS)
Published Sunday, 8 March 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right