India's Population Crisis: Challenges, AI's Impact, and the Power of Education Research by Aero Nutist| June 7,2024 India’s population, nearing 1.5 billion at 1.46 billion in 2025, is a double-edged sword. With a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 1.94, growth is slowing, yet the sheer size strains resources, fuels unemployment, and challenges infrastructure. The youth population , often hailed as an economic asset, faces disruption from Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is reshaping jobs. Amid this, education emerges as the key to controlling population growth and preparing for an AI-driven future. This blog explores the India population crisis , AI’s impact, and why education is critical for sustainable development. The Population Challenge: A Strain on Resources India, now the world’s most populous nation, faces immense pressure from its 1.46 billion citizens ( Worldometers, 2025 ). Despite a declining TFR, overpopulation drives multiple issues: ...