Mr. Babu said that an increasing population also poses multifarious problems, including that of provision of food and water, poverty, destruction of forests, and environmental pollution. ZP vice-president Sheela K. Shetty said poverty and ignorance of family planning methods were also the reasons for increasing population. Nagaratna, Taluk Health Officer, welcomed the gathering. Sriram Rao, District Family Welfare Officer, delivered the introductory remarks. Ram, in-charge District Health Officer, Jagadish Kumar, Principal of Government Girls Pre-University College, Vishwanath Bairy, Principal of Government Girls High School, and others were present.

Source: The Hindu July 12, 2017 00:33 UTC