WORLD POPULATION DAY 2013

"When we devote attention and resources to the education, health and wellbeing of adolescent girls, they will become an even greater force for positive change in society that will have an impact for generations to come. On this World Population Day, let us pledge to support adolescent girls to realize their potential and contribute to our shared future."

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
Message for World Population Day
11 July 2013

                  July 11 is being observed as World Population Day all over the world for the promotion of crucial issues such as the importance of family planning, including gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights. The observance of this day is a ray of light towards the growth and development in the current time of ever growing population. The day has been celebrated every year since 1989, year of its announcement.

                                The venue for the observance in our health block was at SN College Kumarakom,it was a wonderful experience there by the all hearted cooperation by the respected Principal,faculty members and students; especially the NSS unit of the institution headed by it's programme manager Mr.Arun who delivered the welcome speech and the seminar started with the subject presentation by sibi augustine,health supervisor emphasising  population explosion; one of the major concerns of the world. As this issue of uncontrolled population growth is giving birth to other major problems in the world. Few of the major consequences of the rapid growth of population in the current time are Poverty, Unemployment, Pollution, Deforestations etc. There is severe need to check this explosion and observance of World Population Day is just a step in this direction.Dr.Elizebeth,Asst.Surgeon,CHC Kumarakom delivered the expert talk  with discussion session , expatiated the RCH issues of population explosion. NSS student coordinator delivered the vote of thanks to mark the inevitable culmination of any  wonderful experince and then served tea &light refreshment for the participants.We express our heartfelt gratitude for the live and vibrant sessions contributed by the spirited  and committed participation by the students of this great institution  .