India will soon overtake China as the world's largest nation, even though Indian women are now having two children on average.
With the world's population believed to have hit the 8-billion mark — from 7 billion just 11 years ago — India is seen as one of the largest drivers of that growth.
Experts say that is due to better education and healthcare for women.
Al Jazeera's @Pavni Mittal reports from Rajasthan state, India.
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With the world's population believed to have hit the 8-billion mark — from 7 billion just 11 years ago — India is seen as one of the largest drivers of that growth.
Experts say that is due to better education and healthcare for women.
Al Jazeera's @Pavni Mittal reports from Rajasthan state, India.
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