World Population Day Observed in Silchar: Focus on Youth Empowerment, Family Planning, and Rural Healthcare

Silchar | July 11, 2025 : The District Health Society, Cachar, under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM), today marked World Population Day with a comprehensive awareness programme at the Silchar Urban Primary Health Centre. The event aimed to sensitize citizens on pressing population-related challenges while promoting sustainable health practices and reproductive rights.

Presiding over the programme as Chief Guest was Shri Mridul Yadav, IAS, District Commissioner of Cachar and Chairman of the District Health Society. The central theme for this year — “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world” — guided the day’s discussions and activities.

Organized in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Greater Silchar (RCGS), the event brought together several eminent personalities and healthcare professionals. Among the dignitaries present were:

• Dr. Shibananda Roy, Joint Director of Health Services, Cachar
• Dr. Ashutosh Barman, Former Joint Director, DHS
• Dr. Rajat Deb, President, RCGS
• Shri Rahul Ghosh, District Programme Manager, NHM
• Shri Dharmananda Deb, Legal Advisor, DLSA, Cachar
• Dr. Juri Sarma, Community Director
  

The event featured panel discussions on critical topics including family planning, gender equality, maternal health, and human rights. A special felicitation ceremony honored one ASHA worker and one LS beneficiary for their dedicated service in community health outreach.

A significant highlight of the day was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the District Health Society and the RCGS. As per the agreement, the Rotary Club will adopt the Kumbha Tea Estate for one year, extending quality healthcare services to the estate’s population.

In a major service initiative, a medical camp was also held at the venue. Led by Dr. Ashutosh Barman, a renowned Obstetrics & Gynaecology specialist, the camp conducted both laparoscopy and NSV procedures with the active support of ASHA workers and PHC staff.

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