It has been observed that unequal distribution of population results in unequal distribution of resources that are fast concentrating in the urban clusters. The urbanization in this country has been faster than the rate of industrialization. It is more due to rising concentration of population. This has led to urban poverty, social tension and crime. Unfortunately, when industrialized countries are giving up the large city norm, the developing countries are still continuing on the same trend. By 1990, 18 out of 24 largest cities of the world were in these countries.

During the international conference on population and Development in 1994, it was apparent that there was greater realization among the developing countries about the interrelationship between the population and development. Low levels of technological progress coupled with rapid population growth was placing immense strength on the social, and economic programme. There was unanimity on the issue that population growth must be balanced with sustainable socio economic development and the regenerative capacity of the natural environment.

It must be realized that the present generation of man is the trustee of entire biodiversity, we are also the custodians of the interests of the future generations.Our teeming numbers can grow only at the cost of delicate balance in nature. A further increase in our numbers greatly upon the chances of our future generations.

It is observed that persistent widespread poverty and serious social inequalities do influence  population growth and its distribution. Therefore, it is sought that the population should be integrated as a major issue in the development strategies and planning at all levels. All our calculations and policy initiatives will go haywire if we fail to integrate population issues in the broader development strategy.

There is now a distinctive rise in social awareness on population issues. Majority of countries have formulated their respective comprehensive population policies, and population has become an issue high on their national agenda. In our campaign against the numbers, our focus has been to control the birth rate and linkage to small families.

We emphasize linkage between small family norms and greater opportunities for human resources development. Beyond economic logic, the problem has its sociological dimensions as well. We will have to focus on the major sociological factors that can influence the population issue. Social attitude towards women is one such factor. Traditionally women are deprived of a role in decision making at all levels from family to the highest policy making fora. This attitude has to be changed.