Wokha, July 11 (MExN): World Population Day & Population Stabilization Fortnight was observed at Wokha on July 11 at Deputy Commissioner’s Conference hall, Wokha with DC Wokha, Dr. Manazir Jeelani Samoon, IAS as the chief guest.
A DIPR report stated that addressing the participants, the DC said the problem of population varies from place to place in different parts of the world. In India, the rate of population growth is high but in certain countries the growth is declining and this problem has to be tackled, he said. “If our population is not healthy then it is our own burden as we have to create a lot of resources to make them healthy and educated. However, if it is educated and healthy then it becomes an asset of our country,” he added.
Dy. CMO, Dr. Zuben Kikon while delivering the keynote address stressed on the various problems created due to rapid growth of population and the importance of proper counseling and awareness to eligible couples for population control.
The function was chaired by DPO (RCH/UIP), Dr. Khelito Zhimomi while vote of thanks was delivered by DVBO (VBDCP), Dr. Zathung.
