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India faces a 20% decline in primary-school-age children by 2036: Study

India's population in the 5-9 age group is projected to fall from 125.3 million in 2011 to 100.2 million by 2036, amid declining fertility and changing demand for…

India faces a 20% decline in primary-school-age children by 2036: Study
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India's population in the 5-9 age group is projected to fall from 125.3 million in 2011 to 100.2 million by 2036, amid declining fertility and changing demand for primary education, says a study

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