Bengaluru's First Digital Population Clock: A Milestone in Demographic Awareness
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Inauguration of Bengaluru's first digital population clock at ISEC on November 8. |
| Function | Displays real-time population estimates for Karnataka and India. |
| Update Frequency | Karnataka: Every 1 minute 10 seconds, India: Every 2 seconds. |
| Data Sources | Birth and death rates, migration patterns, life expectancy, fertility, and mortality rates. |
| Objective | Raise public awareness on population growth and its impact on sustainable development. |
| Collaborators | ISEC and Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). |
| Additional Facility | Census Data Research Workstation at ISEC for accessing census data and advanced analysis. |
| PRCs' Establishment | Created by MoHFW for demographic research and family planning programs. |
| PRCs' Research Focus | Population dynamics, family planning, fertility and mortality rates, and policy recommendations. |
| PRCs' Activities | Conduct studies, analyze data, publish findings, collaborate with institutions, and provide technical support. |