The three-day all India coordination meeting of RSS here deliberated on demographic imbalances, falling fertility rate and India's youth population, a senior Sangh leader said on Friday.
Addressing a press conference in Visakhapatnam, RSS leader C R Mukunda said the conclave discussed changing demographics in India.
"Demographic change is happening. As we all know, all over the globe, this is a very challenging thing. There are many countries which are going through an aging population challenge," he said.
However, he noted that India is currently endowed with the world’s largest youth population while its entire population is also the largest in the world.
Though India is blessed with these two strengths, Mukunda noted that demographic scientists flagged that aging crisis will hit the country in the next three to four decades.
Further, he underscored that fertility rate is diminishing with demographic imbalances, leading to societal disturbances in some regions.
"Certain classes or certain communities are seeing a massive increase in their population while other communities and classes are seeing a decrease—this imbalance was taken up seriously here and it was discussed," he said.
Further, Mukunda noted that the meeting deliberated on what the Sangh-inspired organisations are thinking and planning to face these challenges.
In a press release, the RSS said the meeting held serious discussions on demographic change and imbalance.
"In the context of the challenges arising from ageing populations and declining fertility rates in many countries of the world, the situation in Bharat was considered. Changes taking place in the population ratios of different regions and communities and their social impact were discussed, along with measures to maintain balance and harmony in society," it said.
(With inputs from PTI)