Press Release

Dogra Law College organized health awareness lecture on “Dietary Habits and Its Consequences”. The purpose of this lecture was to enlighten the students about the importance of diet. Numerous factors influence dietary habits, which naturally affect people’s nutritional status. Food preferences, culture and religious expectations, genetic and other medical conditions, and social factors like personal finances factor into people’s dietary habits and nutritional status. Various interventions and modifications aiming at promotion of healthy eating behavior has limited impact due to insufficient understanding of dietary habits among different age groups.
The objective of this lecture was imparting knowledge about dietary habits. Dr. Adnan Rafiq, MD, DNB (Gastroenterologist), was the Special Guest.Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak, Former Minister and Chairman of Dogra Educational Trust chaired the event and while addressing the gathering, he emphasized upon the importance of dietary habits and how it is a key component in improving health. Then, he also appreciated the organizer of Dogra Law College for thinking out of the box and creating awareness for the all-around development of the students in particular. Dr Adnan Rafiq also elaborated on the concept and importance of a balanced diet in order to tackle various life style related diseases. He encouraged the students to lead a healthy life and engage in regular physical activities. He also laid stress on taking nutritional deficiencies more seriously.
The event started with the lighting of the lamp by all the dignitaries and evoking the blessings of almighty. This was followed by presenting saplings to Dr. Adnan Rafiq, MD, DNBand Thakur Gulchain Singh Charak, Former Minister and Chairman of Dogra Educational Trust as a token of gratitude. Ms. Iram Javed, Convenor, NSS Unit of Dogra Law College, presented the welcome address. The stage was managed by Ms. Bhoomi Thapar, first year student, Dogra Law College.
A memento was presented to Dr. Adnan Rafiq by Th. Gulchain Singh Charak, Chairman, Dogra Educational Trust, Kr. Gambhir Dev Singh Charak, Trustee of Dogra Educational Trust, Principal, Dogra Law College as a token of appreciation. This was followed by Vote of Thanks by Ms. Mehak Fatima, Lecturer, Dogra Law College.The event was concluded with National Anthem.