Workshops on Population stabilization need of the hour, says CM

Aadil Mir , ITANAGAR, July 6: Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has appealed all stakeholders to generate a sense of awareness among the public on the need for population stabilization on occasion of ‘World Population Day’ to be celebrated across the world on July 11.

“It will be an uphill task on part of the Government and the people to achieve the much cherished goal of stable population without generating mass awareness and active participation of all stakeholders especially the elected representatives and government agencies,” Tuki observed. 

He pointed that reproductive choice is one of the most fundamental human rights and family planning, which helps freeing women from the incessant cycle of pregnancy, breast-feeding and childcare, is a critical element of reproductive health, women’s empowerment and economic development. Therefore, he said, family planning is an integral part of the Government’s development agenda.

India’s population has crossed 121 crores and the 2011 census shows an alarming addition of further 18 crores of population. India is the second most populous country in the world and at the current rate of growth, the population of India is expected to surpass that of China by the year 2028.

The Chief Minister specifically called upon all elected representatives at all levels –Members of Parliament, Members of the Legislative Assembly, Zilla Parishad Members, Municipality Chairpersons and Members and Panchayat leaders to actively observe the World Population Day in their respective jurisdictions and create mass awareness.

“Family planning can play an effective role in the betterment of health of the mother and child, apart from population stabilization,” the Chief Minister added.

The State Health and Family Welfare department, in collaboration with the Center, will be holding series of events on the occasion to create awareness amongst the public.

Source: ‘Themetrolive.com’