Government Home Science College organised holistic health mela as part of ongoing celebrations of Poshan Maah

Chandigarh: WHO has rightly defined heath as a complete state of physical, mental and social wellbeing. Keeping these factors in mind and ensuring holistic health, Government Home Science College organised a holistic health mela as part of ongoing celebrations of Poshan Maah on September 23.

The mela started with a talk on cybercrime, women safety and self-defence techniques by Inspector Mini Bhardwaj and the team from SWAYAM. They talked about etiquettes that need to be followed while using social media. She also spoke about women safety and awareness and her team demonstrated simple techniques of self-defence.

Dr. Rachna Abrol, consultant obstetrician and gynecologist in Sector 22, Chandigarh spoke about common reproductive problems experienced by adolescent girls. Dr. Sheetal, an Ayurvedic consultant, discussed holistic healing through ayurveda and diet plans according to Ayurvedic personality types. Dr. Ameeka Tulla, Dentist from Way2Smile dental clinic in Panchkula also carried out dental check-up and consultation. The students of the Department of Foods and Nutrition also set up a Diet Clinic along with the sale of healthy, commonly consumed Chana Kulcha prepared with a twist.

All the experts gave one on one consultation to all the staff and students of the college. More than 100 beneficiaries participated in the health camp and availed all the services.

Principal of the college, Prof. Sudha Katyal encouraged the students and staff to benefit from such activities conducted on the campus and urged them to keep themselves healthy and safe.