World population day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 11 2020:
SCERT and DIET Moirang jointly observed 'World Population Day-2020' today at the DIET Moirang campus.
SCERT Director M Meenakumari Devi, DIET Moirang Principal H Nekeshori Devi and Project Officer W Ratankumar attended the programme as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Tree saplings were also planted during the function.
It may be mentioned here that the World Population Day is a UN initiative celebrated on the 11th of July every year.
This day aims at spreading awareness about the exploding world population and the importance of reproductive health.
Population is and is supposed to be one of the leading concerns of countries like India and China.