A one-day Food Safety Demonstration and Awareness programme has been conducted at the auditorium of Model Christian College on February 7, 2026, with the objective of promoting safe food practices and strengthening public health awareness. The programme has seen active participation from students, faculty members, and officials from the Department of Health and Family Welfare.
The workshop has been inaugurated by the Vice-Principal of the college, who, in his opening address, has underscored the growing importance of food safety in daily life and highlighted the responsibility of educational institutions in fostering healthy and hygienic practices among students.
Resource persons for the programme have included Kenyuni Himb, Food Technician, and Tito K. Achumi, Lab Attendant, from the Department of Health and Family Welfare. They have delivered sessions on food contamination, food-borne diseases, proper food handling and storage techniques, food fortification, and the importance of hygiene in food preparation. The experts have also explained key provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and outlined the consequences of failing to comply with prescribed safety norms.
The workshop has featured interactive sessions and practical demonstrations, making it both engaging and informative. The programme has concluded with a vote of thanks by the Vice-Principal, who has expressed appreciation to the resource persons for their contributions.