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The Hindu
3 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
World Environment Day celebrated at CFTRI
As part of World Environment Day, Shashwat Bharat Setu — an exhibition to educate and empower communities on sustainable lifestyles and alternatives — was inaugurated at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) here on Thursday. Mysuru MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar inaugurated the expo. It is an initiative of The Eco Factory Foundation (TEFF) Pune and provides an immersive experience to inspire sustainable living. The exhibited materials are in Kannada. The CFTRI said Shashwat Bharat Setu — Winning Net Zero exhibit developed by TEFF — is a first of its kind mobile sustainability awareness centre and aligns with the national missions like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, apart from the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. 'It creates an awareness on making use of biodegradable waste and recycle plastic, opting for eco-friendly choices, and reducing carbon footprint,' said the CFTRI. The exhibit shows visitors concepts like waste to wealth, water management, energy conservation, reduction in carbon footprint, importance of circular economy, achieving sustainability in rural, urban, industrial sectors and by individuals in the path to becoming net zero. The expo touches upon crucial points that will revitalise environment, exemplify the concept of waste to wealth by providing sustainable solutions that will not only benefit the environment but also create livelihood opportunities for communities. The exhibition is open to schools and colleges from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. till June 8, and is open to public on June 7 and 8. To mark the 75th foundation day of CFTRI-CSIR, platinum jubilee gardens or Amrita Vana was inaugurated by planting 75 plants on the campus. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, CFTRI, Anand Chordia, founder, TEFF, and others were present.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
CFTRI: Nutrition programme for malnourished children launched in Mysuru
The CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, has launched a 'Nutrition Intervention Programme' aimed at improving the nutritional status of malnourished preschool children in the Mysuru district. This initiative is being implemented with financial support from Bank Note Paper Mill India Pvt. Ltd. (BNPM), Mysuru, under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. The programme is a collaborative effort involving CSIR-CFTRI, the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services (DHFW), and the Directorate of Women and Child Development (DWCD). A total of 600 malnourished preschool children have been selected for the programme, with 500 children set to receive nutritional support through scientifically formulated food kits. These kits, developed by CSIR-CFTRI, consist of high-energy and high-protein supplementary foods fortified with key micronutrients such as Iron, Vitamin A, and Zinc. The food kits will be distributed monthly for a period of six months. The impact of the intervention will be assessed through comprehensive evaluations of the children's anthropometric and biochemical parameters, carried out in collaboration with the Mysore Medical College and Research Centre (MMCRI), according to a release. Protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies continue to pose significant public health challenges among preschool children in India. According to the National Family Health Survey-5, nearly one-third of children under five years are underweight or stunted, and 62% suffer from anaemia. 'These deficiencies not only impair physical growth but also hinder cognitive development, compromise immunity, and disrupt metabolic functions. Studies have shown that undernourished children face a heightened risk of developing non-communicable diseases later in life, with many of these developmental impairments being irreversible if not addressed early,' the release added. In response to this issue, the nutrition intervention programme has been launched. The programme was launched on Thursday at CSIR-CFTRI. Thalikerappa, managing director of BNPM, was the chief guest on the occasion. B. Basavaraj, deputy director of DWCD, Mohammed Shiraz Ahmed, reproductive and child health officer of DHFW, and Sridevi Annapurna Singh, director of CSIR-CFTRI, who presided over the event, were present. During the launch, nutrition supplement kits were symbolically distributed to five children. Jyothi Lakshmi, senior principal scientist at CSIR-CFTRI, provided insights into the programme and highlighted the institute's long-standing research and interventions in combating malnutrition. Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, in her address, emphasised that the success of previous nutrition programmes conducted in Nanjangud and Purulia (West Bengal) has inspired the expansion of such initiatives. She underlined the importance of larger sample sizes for better validation and encouraged continued collaboration with government departments, local healthcare providers, and CSR-backed organisations to combat malnutrition effectively. Dharanikumara, chief general manager of BNPM, along with medical experts from MMCRI, including Nayas Pasha, Rangaswamy, and Shubha Jayaram, were also present.
