PGCON Students Excel at World Population Day Competitions
The P. G. College of Nursing, Bhilai students of the BSc 7th Semester performed outstandingly in the competitions held on the occasion of World Population Day organised by the Obstetrics and Gynaecological Department of JLNH & RC, Bhilai under the theme “Realising the Hope and Aspirations of Young People – Today and for the Future.”
The programme focused on creating awareness about population issues, reproductive health, family planning, and youth empowerment.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Kaushalendra Thakur, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), in the presence of Dr. Uday Kumar and Dr. Neena Guha, Head of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Dr. Roja Princy, Principal, P.G. College of Nursing (PGCON), Bhilai, Dr. G. Hemawati, Vice Principal, and the faculty members of the OBG Department of PGCON also graced the occasion. Poster Making and Slogan Writing competitions were organised as part of the celebration.
In the Poster Making Competition, PG College of Nursing students Umeshwari and Yogeshwari secured the First Prize, while Poonam, Priya, and Madhuri received Consolation Prizes.
In the Slogan Writing Competition, Payal Patel won the First Prize, while Minaz and Umeshwari were awarded Consolation Prizes.
The dignitaries congratulated the winners and appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the students. The programme concluded with a prize distribution ceremony and a pledge to continue promoting awareness on population, reproductive health, and the well-being of future generations.