The United Nations announces that India has overtaken China as the world's most populous nation.

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India surpasses China to become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, says the United Nations

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Difference of 2.9 Million

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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India's representative Andrea Wojnar says, "India's 1.4 billion people must be seen as 1.4 billion opportunities."

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Some experts suggest that India's youthful population could be an asset for the country's economic growth, if harnessed effectively.

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The United Nations announces that India has overtaken China as the world's most populous nation.

India surpasses China to become the world's most populous nation with 142.86 crore people, says the United Nations

Difference of 2.9 Million

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India's representative Andrea Wojnar says, "India's 1.4 billion people must be seen as 1.4 billion opportunities."

Some experts suggest that India's youthful population could be an asset for the country's economic growth, if harnessed effectively.

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