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What steps has the Indian Government taken to control population? [5 MARKS]

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(a) The Indian Government has launched family planning and welfare programs. The message of "Small Family, Happy Family" is being spread and reinforced through every channel of communication such as radio, television, films, newspapers, etc.
(b) The inverted red triangle which is a popular symbol of family planning programs is displayed in all public places.
(c) Volunteers and social workers visit towns and villages to inform the people about various methods of family planning.
(d) The Government provides incentives to those who adopt surgical methods of family planning.
(e) The other important steps which the Government has taken are enforcing restrictions on marriage age and population education.


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