Department of Sociology, AWKUM Timergara Campus, in collaboration
with the population welfare department lower dir, organized a daylong workshop
on “growing population and planning”. Faculty members, students and employees
of the population welfare department participated in the workshop. Acting
chairman department of sociology Mr. Zia-ul-Islam, welcomed the guests and
appreciated the efforts of organizers. District population welfare officer Mr. Muhammad
Basit Seed presented cross country analysis on the demographic situation of
world and Pakistan and spread light on the domain and responsibilities of
population welfare department. He said that proper planning is being made in
developed countries while keeping in view their population growth. They also
emphasized on the hurdles caused by overpopulation in provision of education,
health and entertainment facilities.
Chairman department of management sciences Mr. Nadeem-ul-Haq elaborated
that over population in Pakistan is hindering the equal distribution of
resources. It needs the hour to control the birth rate and keep proper interval
in children. He emphasized on the use of mix strategy of two well known
approaches, “clinical approach” & “extension approach”, combination of
which can changed the scenario dramatically.
Guest speakers also stressed on educating the millions of
illiterate rural people towards family planning. The continuations of social
and psychological barriers which block the efforts of “promoting family
planning” are needed to be reconciled. Emphasis must be given to educating and
motivating young couples toward birth spacing well before they marry. Voluntary
organizations can help in motivating the public and raising the awareness in
masses about the dangers of overpopulation.
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