Various events were organized by Rabindranath Tagore University, Bhopal on World Population Day.
Under the event the Faculty of Science and the Center for Science and Communication organized a webinar on the topic of global thought on population.
At the same time, the Department of Nursing and National Service Scheme organized an essay competition at the national level for the students. Students from all over the country participated in this competition organized on the theme "Rights and Choices".
The webinar was hosted by Akhilesh Namdev, Director Press Information Bureau, Bhopal. On this occasion, the Vice Chancellor of the University Brahprakash Pethia, and Registrar Vijay Singh expressed their views.
Namdev threw light on various factual data, historical events, cultural customs, contemporary activities, plans and future problems on the subject. He further said that population problem can be controlled only through mutual public consciousness. He explained how population is affecting environmental resources and social environment.
According to an estimate, by 2048, the population of the country will be the first in the world, leaving behind China, so we have to bring seriousness on the concept of small families by showing our participation in the national programs of the government conscientiously. There is a need to make people aware especially in rural areas.
The population status of India in the international community was also discussed by the participants.
On this occasion, former Vice Chancellor of the University, Ashok Kumar Gwal was specially present. Along with this, Neetu Paliwal, Head of the Faculty of Science, Praval Roy, Coordinator of the programme Director Science and Communication Center, Pragya Srivastava, Head of the Department of Biology, was also present.