The World Population Day was observed by the Paradip Sakshyarata Samiti (PSS) at the PPT Officers’ Club here on Monday to raise awareness on how population impacts development and environment and for safe and voluntary family planning.
The function presided over by PSS Working Chairman UR Mohan Raju was attended by PPT Hospital CMO Dr Prahallad Panda, PPT Surveyor-in-charge and Trustee RR Subbarao and PSS Deputy Chairman Susil Chandra Nahak as guests.
Various competitions like quiz, slogan and debate were held among Mahila Samity members and schoolchildren.
The winners were felicitated by Paradip ladies’ Club president Subhalaxmi Roy.
Jagannth Colony UP School teachers were felicitated for providing various services to BPl families.
On the occasion, Raju announced that the PSS would soon conduct eye check-up and medical camps for the BPl families with help of the district administration.
At the outset, PSS Secretary P Tudu had delivered the welcome address, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks offered by Project Coordinator Ashok Mohapatra.