Mangalore : World Population Day was observed at the Regional Advanced Pediatric Care Centre of Wenlock Hospital on July 11, Thursday under the aegis of District Administration, District Health and Family Welfare Department and National Service Scheme of Mangalore University.

B Ramanatha Rai, State Minister for Forest and District Minister said a greater awareness on the ill-effects of population explosion will help in controlling population.

JR Lobo, MLA of Mangalore South constituency, presided over the function. Moidin Bava, MLA of Mangalore North, Deputy Commissioner N Prakash, ZP CEO KN Vijayaprakash and others were present.