DW BUREAU / Chandigarh Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) will observe World Voice Day under the guidance of Dr Naresh Panda (Professor and Head of the Department), the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, PGIMER. Dr. Panda said we would like to observe the World Voice Day for the 9th time, by spreading awareness on voice disorders through media, which will enable the public, understand the basic issues that can arise with ill vocal practices. A healthy voice is imperative for effective communication. Globally more than percent of the population suffers from voice disorders. In India, the prevalence rate is around 8 percent of the total population. Voice problems may range from change in voice to complete inability to speak. It could be either functional or organic. A voice disorder exists when a person's quality, pitch, and loudness differ from those of similar age, gender, cultural background, and geographic location. The number of patients visiting ENT OPD at PGI is on an average 400 per day with various ENT ailments, out of which 8 to 10 patients per day are diagnosed with voice disorders. The total number of patients with voice disorders has increased tremendously over the period of time probably due to the lifestyle modifications. Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, OPDs are closed due to which patients are being examined on tele-consultation mode. Most of the voice disorders are preventable through appropriate awareness and public education programs. This will provide awareness and knowledge on voice and related problems, preventive measures for voice care to the general public and especially to the populations at risk for voice problems such as children and professional voice users. (editor@dailyworld.in)