Section Article

Population Explosion and Resource Pressure: A Social Perspective
Author(s): Piyush Kumar

Abstract
The issue of population explosion has been a subject of concern for policymakers environmentalists and sociologists alike. As India continues to edge closer to becoming the most populous nation in the world the implications of rapid population growth on natural resources infrastructure employment and social services have become increasingly urgent. This paper examines population explosion not merely as a demographic phenomenon but as a multifaceted social challenge. It explores the socio-economic causes of high fertility rates the consequent pressure on resources such as land water food and energy and the social ramifications in terms of unemployment urban congestion healthcare burden and education access. By adopting a social perspective the paper emphasizes the need for integrative population management strategies that are rooted in gender equality education regional development and sustainable planning rather than coercive control mechanisms.