Port Blair, July 10: Like every year, the Directorate of Health Services will observe “World Population Day” on 11th July 2013 with the theme “Chhota parivar - Sukhi Parivar” in Andaman & Nicobar Islands in befitting manner along with rest of the country.

On this occasion a month long awareness programmes from 27th June - 24th July 2013 will be conducted by the Health Department to create awareness about ‘population stabilization’ among general public of this Union Territory involving PRIs, Para Medical Personnel, Anganwadi workers, NGOs, ASHAs, Youth Clubs & students.

The main function of the “World Population Day 2013” will be organized at Chouldari Panchayat Hall on 11th July 2013 at 10.30 AM. Smti. Ratna Kannan, Chairperson, A&N state Social Welfare Advisory Board, A & N Administration will be the Chief Guest on the occasion.