City-based Rotarylet Aariana Parikh has conducted a research to estimate the population towards the end of this year and found that it is going to exceed 8 billion, in another six months.
On the occasion of World Population Day, she said that an increase in the population causes other associated issues such as family planning, gender equality(These are not issues? Mention other related issues like- pollution, landlessness etc) and environmental impacts to human rights concerns.
“Considering that there is a scarcity of resources in the world and they are being used in an unsustainable manner, an increasing rate of population is a serious threat. Emphasis is placed on raising awareness about how population growth affects development and the environment. The growing population also brings to fore the importance of catering to the health issues that women from underprivileged sections experience during pregnancy and childbirth, underscoring the lack of proper facilities and nutrition along with over-crowded government hospitals,” she said.
She further added that population pressure is also putting a strain on society, as educated youth in the country remains unemployed. As a result, crimes rates are going up as well as the vicious circle of poverty continues to plague the masses. It also results in social evils like human trafficking and child labour. Since there is a lack of exposure in remote villages about contraception and protection, women sexual and overall health is at high risk due to high number of pregnancies.
World Population Day is observed around the globe to encourage male and female adolescence. It also informs and encourages youth about how to avoid sexually transmitted illnesses or infections, use appropriate and youth-friendly ways for avoiding unplanned pregnancies at a young age. Furthermore, it put emphasis for both boys and girls to gain elementary education.
Additionally, it guarantees that every couple can easily obtain services for reproductive health. It calls for specific regulations to safeguard a girl child's rights.