AN EAT RIGHT INDIA, FSSAI & MISSION HEALTH, DPS RK PURAM COLLABORATION
Delhi Public School RK Puram proudly hosted an enriching awareness session under the Mission Health initiative in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 15 May, 2026 in the Audio Visual Hall.
Inspired by the age-old thought ‘”उत्तम सुख निरोगी काया’, the programme aimed to spread awareness about healthy eating habits, informed food choices and mindful lifestyle practices among students and teachers. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students of Grades VI and VII, whose curiosity, energy and active involvement transformed the programme into a vibrant celebration of health, awareness and conscious living.
The beautifully decorated venue, adorned with vibrant banners, posters, creative displays and nutrition-themed visuals, created a spirited and lively atmosphere for the event. The ambience radiated positivity and perfectly reflected the spirit of the campaign, setting the tone for the enlightening sessions that followed.
The Programme was held in 2 sessions. The First session commenced with an engaging and interactive discussion with the students about their breakfast habits and food choices by Mr Sahil Khan. The enthusiastic participation by the audience reflected a genuine curiosity towards understanding healthy eating practices and balanced nutrition. An exciting activity based on nutrition and healthy eating was then conducted, wherein students were divided into teams and tasked with creating an ‘Eat Right Thali’ representing a balanced and nutritious diet.
The event also featured an engaging demonstration on adulteration tests conducted by the students, highlighting simple methods to identify impurities in food items.
Thereafter, Dr Kavita Ramasamy, delivered an insightful and enriching talk on the importance of reading food labels and understanding nutritional information such as added sugar, fats, sodium and energy content. She also highlighted the crucial distinction between ‘Best Before’ and ‘Expiry Date’ while cautioning students against misleading marketing strategies and manipulative packaging tactics often used by food companies. Her inspiring words, “The best gift we can give to ourselves is a healthy lifestyle,” deeply resonated with the audience and left a lasting impression on the young minds present.
This was followed by an equally impactful and eye-opening second session conducted by Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as the ‘FoodPharmer’. Mr Himatsingka spoke about food marketing gimmicks and the importance of informed eating habits through his initiative, ‘Label Padhega India’. Through an engaging multimedia presentation, he explained how many food products misleadingly compare themselves to traditional foods such as roti for fibre content, how celebrities are strategically used to endorse unhealthy products, how the colour green is often used to create a false perception of healthiness, and how complementary food items are marketed together to encourage higher consumption
Students of the Junior School also participated in the event and presented an exhibition highlighting the importance of reading nutrition labels on commonly consumed products such as carbonated drinks, chips, biscuits, noodles and chocolates, along with the significance of including millets, dietary fibres, vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables in one’s daily diet to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The programme commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting ceremony, symbolising the triumph of knowledge, wisdom and positivity. The sacred lamp was illuminated by the esteemed dignitaries, including Shri Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI; Dr Kavita Ramasamy, Joint Director, Science & Standards Division, FSSAI; Mr Shubhashish Mallick, Senior Manager, SBCD, FSSAI; Mr Sahil Khan, Manager, Social and Behavioural Change Division, FSSAI; and Mr Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as the ‘FoodPharmer’, the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar; the Vice Principals – Mr Naresh Miglani, Mr Anil Kathuria, Mr Mukesh Kumar, Ms Rashmi Malhotra, the Headmistress, Dr Anubha Gopal, the Incharge (Classes VI-VIII), Ms Vandana Chandoke and Head of the Biology Department, Ms Niva Chhonkar.
The ceremony was accompanied by a warm felicitation of the distinguished guests, who were honoured for their remarkable contribution towards promoting nutrition awareness, food safety education and healthier lifestyle choices.
The programme was further enriched by an inspiring address delivered by the Principal, Mr Anil Kumar. Beginning his speech with the meaningful saying, “Jaisa khaye ann, waisa hoye mann,” he emphasised that the food we consume greatly shapes our thoughts, behaviour and overall well-being. He warmly welcomed the entire FSSAI team and expressed heartfelt gratitude for their valuable presence and effort towards promoting health awareness among students.
Recalling nostalgic memories from his childhood, he shared how eating healthy was much simpler in earlier times when food was more natural, fresh and less processed. Through meaningful anecdotes and thoughtful reflections, he encouraged students to appreciate the value of simple and balanced meals and inspired them to cultivate healthy habits.
The cultural segment of the programme added colour, creativity and artistic brilliance to the event. The melodious choir presentation ‘Eat Right, Feel Bright’ captivated the audience with its harmonious rendition and meaningful lyrics. The choir also creatively displayed banners carrying impactful health messages that synchronised beautifully with the song, creating a visually enchanting and emotionally uplifting performance.
This was followed by the spectacular dance drama titled ‘Rhythm of Healthy Choices’, which conveyed the importance of balanced nutrition and healthy living through graceful expressions, energetic choreography and compelling storytelling. Thereafter, a vibrant hip-hop performance based on the initiative ‘Label Padhega India’ was presented, wherein the students presented a dynamic and high-energy act that brilliantly combined awareness with entertainment. The audience was further engaged by an informative and thought-provoking Nukkad Natak promoting healthy food habits and highlighting the consequences of poor dietary choices.
In his address, the Chief Guest, Shri Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and a distinguished civil servant, inspired and motivated the students by highlighting the growing importance of nutrition awareness among children. He appreciated the increasing consciousness among young minds regarding food safety and healthy dietary practices and expressed happiness at seeing students actively participating in discussions related to nutrition and wellness.
The Principal, Shri Anil Kumar, was presented the ‘Eat Right School Certificate’ by the CEO,FSSAI in recognition of the school’s efforts, while the Eat Right School Health Ambassadors and distinguished guests joined the release of the Food Habits Survey Report.
The programme concluded on a celebratory note with a prize distribution ceremony by Mr Sahil Khan, Manager FSSAI, recognising the winners of the morning activities. The audience also took an Obesity pledge to embrace healthy and mindful eating habits.
Ms Niva Chhonkar proposed the vote of thanks. She expressed sincere thanks to FSSAI for sharing valuable insights on healthy eating and for guiding students towards making informed and mindful food choices. She also acknowledged the constant support and encouragement of the Principal and teachers, whose guidance played a vital role in the smooth conduct of the programme.She extended her heartfelt gratitude to everyone especially the teachers of Biology Department who contributed to the success of the ‘Building Better Bites’ with ‘लेबल पढ़ेगा इंडिया’ in the Eat Right School Bootcamp.
