World Population Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 13 2025: Joining the rest of the world, the Department of Economics in collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Oriental College Imphal observed World Population Day 2025 at the college's conference hall on Friday.

According to a release issued by the Department of Economics, Oriental College, the event was held under the theme, "Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful future" .

The event was graced by dignitaries, including Dr S Ranjit Singh, Principal, Oriental College; Dr Gurumayum Ranita Devi, HOD of Economics & Dean of Arts; Ch Somorendro Singh, retired HOD of Economics; and M Lokendra Singh, president, AMCTA .

During the event, the dignitaries highlighted that the Government should take population issues seriously for a peaceful and sustainable future of the State.

They also emphasised that the issue of population should be viewed from the region-specific context in order to maintain a demographic balance among different communities in a state like Manipur.

As part of the observation, an Intra College Spot Essay competition was also conducted on the topic, "Empowering India's Young Population: Opportunities and Challenges" on Thursday.

Mutum Dayakumar Singh, Jina Khuraijam of Political Science Department and Sagolsem Washington of History Department won the 1st, 2nd & 3rd positions respectively.

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