Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Assam's Population Growth: Education, Development Are Key, Says Dr. Ali
A doctor named Dr. Ilias Ali, who won an award for helping control population in Assam, says that the secret to slowing down population growth is to make sure everyone has a good education and that all parts of Assam become more developed.
He used to face challenges, but now things are getting better.
He explains that in the past, early marriage, having many wives, lack of money, and no schooling were all reasons why the population grew quickly.
Now, more girls are going to school, which helps control the population.
Dr. Ali believes that if Assam develops fully, the population growth will naturally slow down.
Dr. Ilias Ali says all-round development and education are key to controlling Assam's population growth.
He faced initial resistance but now sees improved conditions in Assam regarding population control.
Child marriage and polygamy, coupled with poverty and lack of education, contributed to high birth rates previously.
Girls' education plays a key role in population control, with enrollment rates increasing in some areas.
Dr. Ali emphasizes that comprehensive development across Assam will naturally reduce the birth rate.
- Who
- Dr. Ilias Ali.
- What
- Dr. Ilias Ali discusses population control in Assam.
- When
- Since 1993.
- Where
- Assam.
- Why
- To check population growth in Assam.
- Key factor
- Education and all-round development
- Initiative began
- 1993
- Issue
- High population growth rate
- Past Contributing Factors
- Child marriage, polygamy, poverty and lack of education
- Positive Developments
- Increasing girls' education
- Expert
- Padma Shri Dr. Ilias Ali