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Stats Meet AI: Andhra University Celebrates World Population Day
11 Jul
Summary
- World Population Day observed in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
- Experts highlighted the growing relevance of statistics in AI and data science.
- Students were encouraged to explore careers in population research and demography.
World Population Day was observed in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The event, a collaboration between the Population Research Centre and Andhra University's Department of Statistics, focused on the evolving landscape of population studies.
V.S.R.K. Prasad, Founder Director of IIPE, Visakhapatnam, delivered the keynote address. He underscored the increasing importance of statistics in fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, and public policy. Prasad encouraged students to consider career paths in population research, census studies, and environmental science.
B.V.L. Sai Sekhar, Joint Director of the Directorate of Census Operations, Andhra Pradesh, discussed career prospects in demography. M.V.R. Raju, Principal of the University College of Science and Technology, spoke about lifestyle diseases and the necessity of environmental protection for sustainable development. B. Muniswamy, Honorary Director of the Centre, presented the Centre's research on national health and family welfare programs. The day concluded with prize distributions for competitions and presentations by students.
