Thoughts on India becoming the most populous in the world?

Overpopulation. No matter which issue you pick, under a few layers, there is a tsunami of people behind each and everything. Poverty? Because of Overpopulation Low Literacy? Because of Overpopulation Joblessness? Because of Overpopulation Majority of our public transport is bad? Under a few layers, Overpopulation Government unable take drastic steps for improvement? Overpopulation I think even these unnecessary rallies and “morchas” run by the government where you see “TONS of people” is also due to overpopulation. IF we weren’t 1.9 Billion, maybe a billion less, I think India would be free of its shackles and probably a superpower 50 years ahead of its current trajectory (These are all non-factual statements. Feel free to debate on this) I love my country, but I’m curious to understand if population is the only thing holding us back, or is it something else

Don't take this post negatively but think hard and put your views. We all agree that India is doing great at this point of time but no one , literally no one is talking about the danger future we have in front of us in coming years. Below points need immediate attention and action 1) Huge water crises in all the major cities and it will only get worse each year. 2) Corruption still relevant in almost all government works from land registration to traffic fines to railway ticket fines, you name it. 3) We really need one child policy for some years now otherwise we can't imagine how dark the future is in all terms, from food to employment to natural resources. 4) Almost every food product from oil, ghee, butter is contaminated and the quality is just getting worse, to meet demand and to increase profits. Also corruption here. 5) The weather is just getting worse because of all the concrete jungles we have created and this will also get worse , thanks to our never ending population explosion. Barack Obama rightly said recently that we should focus on improving the health of earth rather than finding life on Mars. Earth will still have oxygen even after nuclear energy wars. Sometimes I really think that we need real Thanos , who is the only one who can help solve these problems.

This question is posed to you by Peter Thiel in his book "Zero to One" My answer to this is: We are in a big cycle where India will become everything great. Last 8 years have taught me that we are in the greatest momentum bet of this country's life time. So, don't rule out India. Build in India. Invest in India. Believe in India. There are many in this community that are complete nihilists and supremely bearish towards India's prospects. And let me tell you, for once in this country's history, being a complete maximalist on India is a bet that you will not regret. There will be a new generation of millionaires and billionaires that will be minted on new industries. So keep hustling and this country will unleash great dividends for you and your legacy.

What do y’all think?

I’ve had some experience (2/3 of my life) staying abroad but didn’t make it into any full time long term roles and moved to India. But if given an opportunity I do want to go abroad, it’s just difficult. I see folks here that moved back to India intentionally. Why did you do that? What about India made you come back?

Doctors, software Engineers to US/ Europe Nurses to UK Skilled construction Labour to Israel/ Middle East Now Taiwan. Where else will Indians go and work in future? Indian civilisation is going to rise as Indians work in more countries.