India, July 13 -- More than eight in 10 young Indians surveyed by UNFPA said they felt positive about the future, even as nearly half reported deep worries about conflict, economic insecurity and inequality.

The survey points to a gap between the number of children young Indians ideally want and the number they are having.

The findings come as India's total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9 children per woman, below the replacement level of 2.1.

UNFPA says India's demographic opportunity will depend on expanding education, decent work, healthcare, social protection and gender equality for young people.

India's young people remain optimistic about what lies ahead, but financial pressures are widening the gap between the families they wa...