Indian clock tells story of most populous nation

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 26, 2023 1:30 pm

MUMBAI, India: India's first population clock, made up of 10 white numbered cards on a large green metal board, attracts curious passersby who watch it record the story of the world's most populous nation.

The clock — manually updated every day according to projected estimates and akin to a cricket scoreboard in appearance — was first set up in 1982, when India was home to more than 684 million people, according to the 1981 government census.

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