Summary: The Commission of 1880, as quoted by Mr. Digby, presents statistics indicating a declining ability of the people in India to withstand famines, with figures showing a lack of resources and poverty among the population. The wages and relief given during famines were inadequate, leading to a severe problem of poverty and lack of resources. The text highlights the impact of famines, epidemics, and the uneconomic sub-division of land holdings on the population problem in India. The growing intensity and extensiveness of famines and epidemics are concerning, with a significant number of deaths recorded during these periods. The sub-division of land holdings into uneconomic sizes is hampering agricultural production and preventing the application of capital to land, ultimately threatening the food supply and well-being of the population. The text suggests that birth control could be a potential remedy, emphasizing the urgent need for addressing the population problem in India to avoid a worsening crisis.