POSHAN Abhiyaan: 3 Day Nutrition Mela Concluded at PSPS, GCW, Gandhi Nagar

Jammu, 12/09/2024 : The Department of Home Science, PSPS GCW Gandhi Nagar under patronage of Dr. S.P.Saraswat successfully concluded a 3-day nutrition awareness program under the Poshan Abhiyaan initiative. The program, held from 10th September 2024 was aimed at spreading awareness regarding balanced diets, maternal health, and women nutrition. 

The program included expert-led awareness lecture, student interaction and powerpoint sessions, culinary challenge on anaemia boosting recipes educational demonstrations on proper nutrition practices. Special emphasis was placed on educating  women, focussing on traditional food, and adolescent girls about their nutritional needs. 

Dr. S.P.Saraswat Principal PSPS, GCW, Gandhi Nagar  focused on educating students about balanced diets, proper self care, and overall  health. He highlighted the critical role that education plays in combating malnutrition and also emphasized on unhealthy food habits and viable solutions to deal with them.  setting an engaging tone for the event. Key theme was ‘Back to roots: Essence of

Health camp was organised by VLCC Health clinics on 3rd day in premises of Home Science Department where BCA and nutrition screening was done by experts Dr. Gaurav Pandey, Cluster Physiotherapist, Dr. Nancy Sharma Slimming Head and Dt. Manmeet Kour Senior Dietician. Free VLCC coupons were distributed. 

 The valedictory ceremony marked the successful conclusion of 3-day Nutrition Awareness Programme.  Dr. Neelima Gupta Associate Professor, Department of Home Science welcomed respected dignitaries, guests and students in valedictory. She provided detailed 3 day program report where she highlighted each and every event and different themes on which programmes were done. On total 78 students participated in various events during these 3 days. Formal vote of thanks was given by Dr. Archana Bhat, Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science.