Kharagpur, 1 October (H.S.):The Department of Community Medicine at IIT Kharagpur’s Dr. B.C. Roy Multi-Speciality Medical Research Centre, in collaboration with Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Super Speciality Hospital, successfully marked the 8th edition of National Nutrition Month 2025.
This year’s theme, “Right Diet for Better Life,” highlighted the importance of making healthier food choices to promote long-term well-being and community health.
The awareness programme was organized at the institute’s Hijli Rural Hospital (RHTC), where over 160 ASHA workers from across the country participated with great enthusiasm.
Key highlights of the event included interactive sessions on nutrition and maternal-child health, live demonstrations on balanced diets, health check-ups, awareness talks, and skill development training for grassroots health workers.
IIT Kharagpur officials acknowledged the vital contribution of ASHA workers and frontline health staff, stressing their role in driving the objectives of the Nutrition Month campaign. The institute reiterated its commitment to sustainable public health initiatives and community welfare.
Hindusthan Samachar / Satya Prakash Singh
