The 'Demographic Dividend' India is currently experiencing refers to:

• A The economic benefit arising from a large dependent elderly population
• B High birth rates stimulating domestic consumer demand
• C The benefit of declining fertility due to population policy
• D The economic growth potential from a proportionally large working-age (15–64 years) population relative to dependents ✓

Explanation

The demographic dividend occurs during the demographic transition when the working-age population (15–64 years) forms a high proportion of the total population relative to dependents (children and elderly), reducing the dependency ratio. This creates a window of opportunity for accelerated economic growth if the working-age population is educated and employed. India's demographic dividend is projected to peak around 2030–2040.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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