M.P.S.W. – Family Cosmos Forum Events

The Family Cosmos Forum (MPSW specialization), School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru in association with IAQC organized a special programme - ‘Vital Vibes - Nutrition for better you’ on 26 October 2024, at 10:45 am at Maria Paiva Hall under the guidance of Dr. Meena Monteiro, Dean PG studies, Dr. Saritha D’Souza, IAQC Coordinator and Ms. Ramya B. , Faculty Incharge.

The objective of the event was to educate the post graduate students of School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya about Ayurvedic Science, what it says about nutrition and how it relates to our well-being.

Ms. Lenisha Pinto, Forum Convener was the Master of Ceremony for the program. Ms. Bhakthi and Ms. Melisa, II MSW students opened the program with a prayer song. Ms. Olvita D’Souza, II MSW welcomed the gathering.

Dr. Sukanya V P, Assistant Professor, Department of Swasthavritta, KAMC was the resource person. She conducted the session and discussed about the benefits of consuming traditional Indian food and spices, importance of protecting gut health, the harmful effects of consuming fast food, the causes of malnutrition and food poisoning and the various policies introduced by Indian Government to promote nutrition and health. She closed the session informing students about the different certification such as HENI, FDI, ISI and Agmark and the importance of reading labels before purchasing food items. Ms. Veronica of II MSW concluded the program with a vote of thanks.