Barani Agricultural University Highlights Food Security and Healthy Diets on World Food Day

RAWALPINDI: Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi organized a series of activities to mark World Food Day, raising awareness about food security, healthy diets and sustainable food systems. Organized by the university’s Institute of Food and Nutritional Sciences, the events featured a food festival, poster competition, seminar and awareness walk, highlighting the importance of balanced nutrition, innovative solutions to food-related challenges and collective efforts to ensure access to safe and nutritious food. Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman attended the events as chief guest. He visited food stalls and viewed poster displays before participating in the seminar and awareness walk. Addressing the participants, the Vice Chancellor stressed that ensuring food security and promoting healthy eating habits were essential to building a healthier society. He underscored the responsibility of universities to lead research, foster innovation and strengthen public awareness to address food-related challenges through sustainable solutions. He also emphasized the need to promote responsible food choices and adopt modern practices to ensure the availability of safe, nutritious and sustainable food for all. Professor Dr Qamar-uz-Zaman expressed confidence that coordinated efforts by academic and research institutions could play a significant role in improving food security and encouraging healthier lifestyles across society.