NCC march on World Population Day

TNN / Updated: Jul 12, 2012, 12:51 IST

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In order to create awareness amongst the people, a rally was taken out by NCC cadets from Phoolbagh about the disadvantages of having bigger families on the occasion of World Population Day, observed on July 11. Nearly 150 NCC cadets participated in the rally.

KANPUR: In order to create awareness amongst the people, a rally was taken out by NCC cadets from Phoolbagh about the disadvantages of having bigger families on the occasion of World Population Day, observed on July 11. Nearly 150 NCC cadets participated in the rally.
World Population Day as the name suggests is an annual day observed around the world to bring awareness about population growth and related issues.
The NCC Girls Battalion moved through different localities in the vicinity of Phoolbagh and held banners and posters. Different slogans were written on these banners and posters urging the people to focus on having small families. The message was loud and clear that the people should contribute in restricting the ever increasing population growth of the country.
A march was also taken out by members of an NGO and paramedical staff from Bada Chauraha. The women participating in the rally held banners. They urged people not to discriminate between a baby boy and baby girl and alarmed the people against the increasing population. The women participating in the rally said it’s very important for people to realize and act to maintain a healthier living and importance of small families.

Started in 1987, World Population Day has gained much popularity with support from organizations and masses around the world. It also focuses on challenges presented by the world of seven billion people. Reproductive Health services are one of the main targets set by UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) by 2015. Several programmes are initiated to educate people about family planning methods.

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