World Population Day Awareness Programme Held at RNT Medical College

Udaipur: The Department of Community Medicine, RNT Medical College and Associated Hospitals, organized an awareness programme on World Population Day at the National Lecture Theatre (NLT). Based on the theme “Realizing the Hope and Aspirations of Young People – Today and for the Future,” the programme focused on creating awareness among youth about population balance, family planning, maternal and child health, gender equality, and sustainable development.

The event was attended by Dr. Rahul Jain, Principal and Controller of RNT Medical College and Associated Hospitals, as the Chief Guest. Dr. Vijay Gupta, Additional Principal, was present as the Guest of Honour, while Dr. Kirti, Additional Principal and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, chaired the programme. Senior Professor Dr. Rupa Sharma served as the programme coordinator. Faculty members, resident doctors, interns, and students participated actively.

The programme began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. In his welcome address, Dr. Ashish Jain emphasized that population balance is not only a health concern but is also connected with education, environmental protection, resource management, and social development. He encouraged students to become responsible citizens and spread awareness in society.

Various competitions, including poster-making, slogan writing, rangoli, and quiz, were organized to encourage creative expression and awareness about population stabilization and family welfare. Dr. Kirti highlighted that the real strength of a nation lies in a healthy, educated, and skilled population rather than numbers alone.

Dr. Vijay Gupta discussed healthcare challenges in tribal areas, including anemia, malnutrition, and maternal and child health concerns, stressing the importance of awareness and timely healthcare services.

Dr. Rahul Jain congratulated the department and said that World Population Day reminds society about responsible population management. He highlighted the impact of population growth on healthcare, education, employment, environment, and resources. He urged families to focus on better education, nutrition, and healthcare for children and promoted the message of “Small Family, Happy Family and Developed India.”

Winners of the competitions were felicitated. Dr. Akash Chauhan, Dr. Janvi Panchal, and Dr. Jaya Agrawal performed excellently in poster and rangoli competitions, Dr. Raj Meena won the slogan competition, and the quiz competition was won by the team of Dr. Shubham Mittal, Dr. Monika Thalor, and Dr. Raj Meena.

The programme concluded with a collective pledge towards healthy families, population balance, women empowerment, and sustainable development.