UP CM Yogi Adityanath (File photo)
LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said high population can be a deterrent to the development goals of any state or country.
Speaking at the launch of Draft Population Policy 2021-30 on the occasion of World Population Day, Yogi maintained that the new policy, which entails various aspects of a person from birth to old age, takes every community into account.
“High population is connected with poverty, therefore, the issue requires awareness among targeted people,” he said, adding that the issue was also related to sustainable development goals set by the United Nations till 2030.