SRINAGAR: The Division of Community Science, Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, commemorated the World Food Day on Thursday at Shalimar Campus, in alignment with this year’s global theme — “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future.”
The event was chaired by Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-K, gracing the event in his remarks, underscored the significance of sustainable food systems, healthy lifestyles, and collective responsibility toward achieving food and nutritional security for all. He elaborated on the vision for achieving a healthy and food-secure future through scientific innovation, local empowerment, and community participation and reaffirmed SKUAST-K’s commitment to promote Awareness and Action toward realizing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger. He also addressed to the participants to become aware about SDG’s Human Development Indexes, use technology for the betterment of the Agriculture and food related challenges.
Speaking at the occasion, the Guest of Honor, Prof. Neelofar Banday, Dean, Faculty of Horticulture, highlighted the pivotal role of education, research, and innovation in shaping the future of global food systems and achieving food security for all. Dr. Tabasum Ara, Professor & Head, Division of Community Science welcomed the guests and give a brief review of the programme. She emphasized the importance of food sustainability, mindful consumption and the need to preserve traditional food wisdom in view of their nutritional and cultural significance.
A booklet titled ‘Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future’, which encapsulates the vision of collaboration, sustainability, innovation in food systems and community empowerment was also released at the event.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. Ifat Ghani, who expressed sincere gratitude to all dignitaries, participants, faculty members, and organizing committee members for their valuable contributions.