<p>Nainital BJP MP Ajay Bhatt on Saturday underlined the need to create awareness among people about the dangers of population explosion saying it was a "drain" on the country's resources.</p>.<p>He said India may soon become the world's most populous country going by the rate at which its population is growing, which is a matter of concern.</p>.<p>"Apart from being a drain on our resources, an ever-growing population like ours may also get in the way of India making the most of its demographic dividend," Bhatt said while talking to the media on World Population Day.</p>.<p>The 59-year-old said efforts should be made on a large scale to create awareness among people about the dangers of unbridled population growth.</p>.<p>Last year, Bhatt had brought a private member's bill on population control in the Parliament.</p>
<p>Nainital BJP MP Ajay Bhatt on Saturday underlined the need to create awareness among people about the dangers of population explosion saying it was a "drain" on the country's resources.</p>.<p>He said India may soon become the world's most populous country going by the rate at which its population is growing, which is a matter of concern.</p>.<p>"Apart from being a drain on our resources, an ever-growing population like ours may also get in the way of India making the most of its demographic dividend," Bhatt said while talking to the media on World Population Day.</p>.<p>The 59-year-old said efforts should be made on a large scale to create awareness among people about the dangers of unbridled population growth.</p>.<p>Last year, Bhatt had brought a private member's bill on population control in the Parliament.</p>