Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Nutrition Association, Nutrition Society of India, Coimbatore Chapter and Dr. Rajammal P. Devadas Chairperson, jointly celebrated RashtriyaPoshanMaah2024(National Nutrition Month) for the entire month of September on the theme Nutritious Diets for Everyone.
The valedictory programme was held on Sept 30 2024.
Dr.V. Bharathi Harishankar, Vice Chancellor delivered the presidential address and released an E book on A Compendium on Sustainable Strategies for Health and Nutrition.
Dr. S. Amsamani, Dean, School of Home Science greeted the gathering, Dr. Subbarao M Gavaravarapu, Scientist ‘F’ & Head Nutrition Information, Communication and Health Education and Secretary, Nutrition Society of India, ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad delivered the valedictory address on Nutritious Diets for All.
The Conveners Dr. C.A. Kalpana, Deputy Dean, School of Home Science and Head of the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Dr. K. Devi, Assistant Professor presented the video report of a month long activities.
Dr. R. Balasasirekha, Dr. D. Radhapriya, Assistant Professors and students of I M.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition created awareness through demonstration, rally and cultural programmes in a 10 day residential community nutrition camp at Kollarpatti village, Pollachi.