NEWS – Bengaluru’s First Digital Population Clock highlights

HIGHLIGHTS

• The clock is located at the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) in Bengaluru.
• Primary Purpose: To display real-time population estimates for Karnataka and the entire country, fostering awareness about population growth and providing accurate data.

Objectives and Functionality

• Awareness and Education: The clock aims to raise awareness of rapid population growth and its implications.
• Data Accuracy for Researchers: Provides reliable demographic data for scholars and researchers to support detailed analysis and policy planning.
• Real-time Updates:
  • Karnataka’s Population: Updates every one minute and 10 seconds.
  • India’s Population: Updates every two seconds.

Technical Specifications

• The project is a joint initiative between ISEC and the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
• Equipped with satellite-based technology to ensure precise timekeeping.
• The clock has all necessary components integrated for independent functioning.

Significance of the Population Clock

• Serves as a constant reminder of India’s growing population and highlights the need for sustainable development practices.
• A tool to enhance the public’s understanding of demographic shifts and their impacts.

Census Data Research Workstation at ISEC

• Alongside the population clock, a Census Data Research Workstation has been established to support in-depth demographic research.
• The workstation is equipped with advanced software and tools, allowing researchers and students access to comprehensive census data.
• Facilitates analysis of demographic trends and their implications, aiding in evidence-based policy making.
• MoHFW has installed similar population clocks in 18 Population Research Centers (PRCs) across India.