China’s urbanization rate has reached 67%, but this has led to overburdened cities and migration challenges. India must plan its urban growth smartly by focusing on developing tier-2 and tier-3 cities, ensuring balanced regional development.

Conclusion

China’s population policies, though effective in the short term, have led to significant long-term challenges. Bharat must learn from these lessons and prioritize balanced, inclusive, and sustainable policies to ensure that its population remains an asset and not a liability. The focus must remain on empowering individuals, bridging gender gaps, and preparing for future demographic transitions. The time to act is now.