GDC Doda organizes guest lecture under Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyan
BY ABID PAMPORI
Doda::To commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav a guest lecture on the topic ‘ Role of balanced nutrition in the holistic growth of an individual’ was organized by the NSS and NCC (Naval) units of the college in connection with Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyan.
The event was organized under the able guidance and patronage of Dr. Attar Singh Kotwal, Principal of the college. The lecture was presided over by Prof. Babu Ram, Associate Professor, Chemistry.
The lecture was delivered by Dr. Tarif Younas Mughal, Community Health Officer, Chatta, Doda. He gave a detailed presentation about the various components balanced nutrition and explained the concept of holistic growth. He emphasized upon the role of nutrition at different stages of life like 0-6 years age group, adolescent age group, pregnant and lactating mothers and old age group.
He also elaborated the side effects of junk food and stressed upon the use of traditional Indian food system which included plants with medicinal benefits.
The session was attended by about 60 participants which included NSS volunteers, NCC Cadets and students of 2nd Semester.
The proceedings of the event were conducted by Dr. Sumit Kotwal, NSS Programme Officer of the College. The memento was presented to the resource person at the culmination of the event. The vote of thanks was delivered by Prof. Zain Batt, NCC CTO (Naval wing).