Digital Population Clock Inaugurated at PU
The Population Research Centre(PRC) Panjab University, Chandigarh installed a Population Clock at T Point Near USOL of the Panjab University Chandigarh. The population clock installed will be one with dual population statistics display i.e it will display the population figures of India as well as the population figure of Chandigarh .
The digital population clock was inaugurated by Shri Banwari Lal Purohit Ji, Honorable Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh. Shri Purohit ji discussed the features of the population clock and its benefit for the younger generation. Shri S.R. Meena Director General (Stats) also highlighted the relevance of the population clock.
Prof Renu Vig, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh in her remarks discussed the setting up of population clock, the issues of population growth, the problems of small family norm and falling sex-ratios she congratulated the Population Research Centre for this achievement.
Shri Satya Pal Jain, ADG and former MP who was the guest of honor discussed the issues of population growth, development and size of population.
Other members present includes University officials, faculty members, fellow and students were also present on the occasion.
Prof. Kumool Abhi, Director, PRC informed that the Population Clock is funded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India and total cost of installation of the population was Rs. 4,03,560.00.
A digital population clock is an essential population data tool used to estimate real-time population size of a geographical/ administrative area based on scientific assumptions about birth, death and net migration rates. This clock will be of immense help in spreading awareness about various parameters of fertility, mortality and family planning among researchers, faculty members, students, young generations and the community at large. Further the clock will help in enhancing the visibility of the Population Research Centre both within and outside the University campus.
