Model Christian College, Kohima, organises workshop on food safety demonstration and awareness programme.
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DIMAPUR — A one-day workshop on food safety demonstration and awareness programme was conducted at the auditorium of Model Christian College, Kohima, on Saturday, with the aim to create awareness about safe food practices and public health standards.
The programme witnessed active participation from students, faculty members, and members from the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the college stated in a press release.
The workshop was inaugurated by the vice-principal of the college, who, in his opening address, highlighted the growing importance of food safety in everyday life and emphasised the role of educational institutions in promoting healthy and hygienic practices.
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Resource persons for the workshop included Kenyuni Himb (food technician) and Tito K Achumi (lab attendant) from the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
They delivered informative sessions on important topics such as food contamination, food-borne diseases, proper food handling, storage techniques, food fortification and the importance of hygiene in food preparation.
The resource persons also explained the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and discussed the consequences of neglecting safety norms.
“Interactive sessions, and demonstrations made the workshop engaging and practical,” the release stated.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by the vice-principal, expressing gratitude to the speakers and demonstrators for their efforts in making the workshop meaningful and informative.