World Population Day
World Population Day is observed on 11th July every year to raise awareness about the rising population. It brings our attention to the ongoing challenges posed by a growing global population. Overpopulation is a pressing issue especially with world resources being depleted at an unsustainable rate. This day brings our attention towards the depleting resources and the need to save our natural resources for the generations to come. Achieving sustainability, therefore, will depend critically on humanity’s capacity and willingness to increase resource efficiency in consumption and production. We need to take immediate steps and responsibility of our planet as global citizens because it is been rightly said:
‘Each Step Matters Each contribution Counts’
REPORT ON: WORLD POPULATION DAY
World Population Day was observed with great enthusiasm by Bal Bharati Public School, Noida, one of the most reputed CBSE schools in the NCR. This international event was on 11th July, 2024. The theme of this year was ‘Sustaining Population Growth for a Sustainable Future’.
Innovative and meaningful activities were conducted in all the classes to make the learners aware about the growing population and its adverse effect on the global resources. All the students participated enthusiastically in the respective activities which not only stimulated them but also made their learning a joyful experience.
Primary school students presented interesting captivating advertisements expressing their concern towards depleting natural resources as a result of increasing population. Active participation exhibited by the young enthusiasts reflected the awareness of the future citizens and their remarkable suggestions to save the planet for the generations to come. Beautiful and colourful posters made the classes lively and bright. They were also an evidence of the student’s active participation and eagerness to contribute for a global issue.
There was a joint international video conference between Bal Bharati Public School, Noida and Ilshin Girls’ Middle School, Seoul, South Korea to exchange views on the topic. Students of Bal Bharati Public School, Noida shared informative Power Point Presentations on the growth in health and education infrastructure in India. Students were informed and enlightened about the various aspects on population. The question-and-answer session between the two schools was engaging and interesting.
Class VIII students of esteemed Bal Bharati Public School, Noida prepared E – brochures on Sustainable Population Growth for a Sustainable Future (SDG – 2 & 6) highlighting the steps to be taken in a sustainable way for a better future. Not only with the participation in this activity students were aware about SDG - 2 & 6 but also, they got an inspiration to initiate efforts for becoming better citizens of the planet.
Under SDG – 3, digitally equipped students of Class IX and X of this respectable institution created E – posters focusing on improving health and wellbeing of people relevant to all countries meeting needs of women, children, the poorest and the most disadvantaged people. A developed health infrastructure grantees the world of strong and healthy manpower for production of goods and services. Public health services need to be accessible by all. E – Flyers were thoughtfully designed by students of Class XI and XII with critical thinking on decent work and economic growth allowing people to have quality jobs boosting the economy without harming the environment.
Conclusion:
Celebrating important days and spreading awareness about the sensitive global issues at school level by conducting age-appropriate activities brings the attention of the young learners and budding citizens towards the role and duties of a responsible global citizen. The activities conducted in school as a part of World Population Day brought their attention towards the need of sustainability of the resources to suffice the needs of the mankind. By empowering the students with knowledge and sensitizing them a seed is sown towards a better world tomorrow which indeed will be a more equitable and prosperous world.
Every individual counts! Share the planet, instead of creating a stampede.’
