Week-long event series highlights importance of breastfeeding for mothers and infants
The initiative aimed to educate students and the community about the significance of breastfeeding and address related challenges.
JAMSHEDPUR – Jamshedpur Women’s University recently hosted a comprehensive week-long program to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, focusing on awareness and education.
The Department of Home Science and Clinical Nutrition Dietetics (CND) organized a series of engaging activities throughout the week.
Students participated in various competitions, showcasing their creativity and knowledge about breastfeeding.
The events included:
1. Slogan Competition (40 participants)
2. Poster Competition (35 participants)
3. Extempore Competition (25 participants)
4. Question-and-Answer Session
5. Street Play by Home Science students
Key Speakers and Messages
Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Anjila Gupta emphasized the university’s dedication to awareness campaigns.
Dr. Rama Subramanian, Head of the Home Science Department, oversaw the program as the organizing secretary.
Dr. Shraddha Pandey from Manipal Tata Medical College delivered a keynote speech on common breastfeeding issues.
Dr. D. Pushpa Lata presented a detailed report of the week’s activities.
Impact and Future Initiatives
The program aimed to reduce gaps in breastfeeding knowledge and promote its importance.
Students were encouraged to extend their awareness efforts to the wider community.
The Home Science Department plans to continue initiatives promoting breastfeeding awareness.
Competition Winners
Slogan Competition:
1. Aastha Kumari (BCA)
2. Nazia Parveen (BSc Biotechnology)
3. Garima Bakshi (BCom)
Poster Competition:
1. Anita Soren (Home Science)
2. Tanisha Sharma (BCom)
3. Kalyani Kumari (Home Science)
Extempore Competition:
1. Urmila Mandal (BSc Zoology)
2. Mantasha Tabrez (BSc Biotechnology)
3. Shweta Tiwari (Home Science)
"This program has been instrumental in educating our students about the crucial role of breastfeeding," said Dr. Anjila Gupta. "We hope to see its impact spread beyond our campus."
