03-17-2005, 01:20 PM
Having an average of 4 kids mean the birth rate rises from 1.7 % to 2.7%, which means a population of approximately 2.1 billion by 2050.
Is this what we want? Having 2 Indias by then?
Can the Indian farmers feed this population? Anymore arable land left? Will there be enough water? The energy requirements would push oil prices to $200 per barrel or more, leaving more people in poverty. Has India discovered vast new mineral and water resources in the 20th century?
Please think carefully before making rash advice.
PS
1. Ashok Chowgule is a reasonable man not taken to selective hate mail. And it is understood that he may not be able to influence the VHP much.
2. Arun Gandhi is a Hindu, an ecumenist perhaps, but at the higher levels Hindus do want to interact with christians and muslims on common issues.
Is this what we want? Having 2 Indias by then?
Can the Indian farmers feed this population? Anymore arable land left? Will there be enough water? The energy requirements would push oil prices to $200 per barrel or more, leaving more people in poverty. Has India discovered vast new mineral and water resources in the 20th century?
Please think carefully before making rash advice.
PS
1. Ashok Chowgule is a reasonable man not taken to selective hate mail. And it is understood that he may not be able to influence the VHP much.
2. Arun Gandhi is a Hindu, an ecumenist perhaps, but at the higher levels Hindus do want to interact with christians and muslims on common issues.