GMC Doda concludes week long celebration of National Nutrition Week

Doda : The Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College Doda today concluded the weeklong celebration of National Nutrition Week. During the week, awareness campaigns were organised by the Department at RHTC Bhalla, UHTC Ghat, Anti-Rabies Clinic and various Anganwadi Centres.

The National Nutrition Week has been celebrated since 1982 in India. National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1-7 in India to raise awareness among people about the value of healthy eating practices and proper nutrition for upholding a healthy lifestyle.

Today on 7th September, a poster presentation competition was organized in the Department in the presence of HoD, Department of Community Medicine and staff of the department. The MBBS Prof 1 students participated in 20 groups of 5 each.

The programme concluded with concluding remarks by HoD Department of Community Medicine, Dr Suresh K Kotwal after giving a brief about the week and its importance.