AIIMS-Delhi Director urges youth to focus on overall well-being through food safety

He envisioned India becoming a global economic powerhouse and encouraged everyone to collectively contribute towards that goal.

While addressing a gathering at AllMS-Delhi on National Youth Day on January 12, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, AIIMS-Delhi Director M Srinivas said the youths of the country need to focus on food safety and overall well-being while understanding the importance of nurturing the heart and mind simultaneously.

He envisioned India becoming a global economic powerhouse and encouraged everyone to collectively contribute towards that goal.

Reflecting on the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, Dr Kanwalpreet Kochhar, the Head In-charge of Cognitive Neurophysiology and Nutrition Lab, Department of Physiology, AIIMS, Delhi, urged the youth to be catalysts of change.

“The youth is going to change the world. Let us arise, awake, and not stop till the goal is achieved. To achieve everything, we must first prioritize our health — physical, mental, and spiritual,” she said.

Addressing the event, Himanshu Gupta (IAS), Secretary of CBSE, said, “As we converge to commemorate National Youth Day, the trajectory of our nation becomes all the more significant. In a departure from convention, today’s youth, aged between 30 and 35, are not only forging thriving companies but also spearheading the ascent of young tycoons.” 

“They are scripting a narrative of unparalleled success… aligned with the spirit of Swami Vivekananda’s ideals, this generation is undeniably steering our nation towards a future defined by innovation, enterprise, and a steadfast commitment to societal well-being,” Gupta said, as reported by The Print.

Dr Tanuja Nesari, the director of AIIA, Delhi, highlighted the significance of physical fitness in achieving success.

“Emphasising Ayurveda’s core principle, “Mastu sukino bhavantu” (‘May everyone be happy’), it is important to adopt habits that contribute to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Ayurveda, she remarked, highlights the belief that youth can attain success when prioritizing health,” she said.

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