India's Population to Stabilize by 2080 Due to Declining Fertility Rate: Demographer

India's population is expected to stabilize by 2080 at 1.8 or 1.9 billion due to a falling total fertility rate, currently at 1.9, below the replacement level. The decline is attributed to increasing development, education levels, and access to contraceptives. Late marriages and growing economic opportunities, especially for women, have also influenced reproductive choices.