New Delhi [India] Feb 29 (/NewsVoir): Recently, at the commemoration of the 50th year of Population Foundation of India, eminent industrialist, and Tata Group Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata highlighted the role of India's youth in accelerating economic growth and the importance of investing in their education, health, and well-being.
"There is no doubt that the future of India will be driven by the young population of more than 370 million people. If we are to meet our commitments to achieve population stabilization and contribute to the national aspirations of the USD 5 trillion economy by 2024, we must focus and invest in the young citizens of the future", said Tata.
The visionary industrialist emphasized the need to create employment opportunities for the youth as well as address the issue of gender discrimination that denies women equal opportunities in every sphere.
He urged citizens and the government to work together to ensure a better future for the country.
Tata felicitated Dr R Bang and Dr Abhay Bang with the first JRD Tata Award for Excellence in Public Service instituted to commemorate the Population Foundation of India's 50th year.
He congratulated them for their pioneering research and contribution to promoting the well-being of communities and public health.
The Bangs dedicated the award to the people of Gadchiroli in Maharashtra.
"We also dedicate this award to our co-workers who inspire and enable our work", said Dr R Bang.
"The Indian word for health is 'Swa-stha', which is being Self-reliant. Hence, our vision is Aarogya-Swaraj which means that people's health must remain in their hands", said Dr Abhay Bang.
"We at Population Foundation of India are committed for young people to have the knowledge and resources to make the right choices about their health and well-being, thereby ensuring that they become a powerful driving force of change", said Poonam Muttreja, Executive Director of the Population Foundation of India.
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( With inputs from ANI )