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World's 7 billionth baby born in Uttar Pradesh village
Monday October 31, 2011 02:46:24 PM,
IANS
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Mal (Uttar Pradesh): A
girl child named Nargis born in this village Monday has been
declared the seven billionth baby of the world based on the law of
probability and an intricate set of calculations by the UN.
Even though United Nations Population Fund (UNPF) has not
pinpointed where the landmark baby would be born, experts have
identified this village, near Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow, as
the site of the momentous event.
Ajay Kumar and Vinita, the proud parents of the girl, are natives
of Danaur village in the state.
A function was held at the Community Health Centre here in
association with children welfare NGO Plan India and the health
department.
Neelam Singh, head of Vatsalya, a leading NGO which is
collaborating with Plan India, said the seven billionth tag is
based on the law of probability and intricate set of calculations
by the UN.
Plan India is also marking the day to draw the world's attention
to India's seven million "missing" girls, referring to widespread
female foeticide and infanticide in a society that traditionally
prefers male children.
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