Under the aegis of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and ICAR-ATARI, Zone-I, Ludhiana, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar organized a one-day in-service training programme on ‘Balanced diet for different age groups’ on 7th November 2025 at KVK campus. A total of 20 Anganwadi Workers and Supervisors from the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development participated in the training.
The training was organized under the able guidance of Dr. Pardeep Kumar, Deputy Director (Training), who delivered a lecture on the importance of nutrition in maintaining health and productivity across life stages. He emphasized that proper nutrition is a cornerstone for achieving holistic development and strengthening immunity, especially among women and children.
Dr. Rajinder Kaur, Assistant Professor (Home Science), KVK Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, discussed in detail the importance of a balanced diet for different age groups. She highlighted the appropriate proportions of nutrients required during various life stages and elaborated on the health benefits of consuming a combination of nutritious foods. She also stressed the inclusion of millets in daily diets due to their rich nutrient profile and multiple health benefits.
As part of the practical session, a nutritional recipe demonstration of Kaguni Kheer (prepared from foxtail millet) was conducted. The dish is rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and being naturally gluten-free, it supports digestion, heart health, bone strength, and blood sugar management.
In the concluding session, Mrs. Renu Bala, Demonstrator (Home Science), expressed her gratitude to the officials of the Department of Child Development and the participants for their cooperation in making the training programme successful. She also encouraged the participants to actively take part in future capacity-building programmes organized by the KVK.