World Food Day 2026 at Career Point University, Kota: Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.

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World Food Day 2026 · School of Agricultural Sciences · Career Point University, Kota

World Food Day 2026 at Career Point University, Kota: Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.

An awareness programme on “Reducing Food Waste for a Hunger-Free Future.”

Career Point University (CPU), Kota, observed World Food Day 2026 on 16 October 2026 through an awareness programme organized by the School of Agricultural Sciences. Based on the theme “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” the programme focused on “Reducing Food Waste for a Hunger-Free Future” - highlighting food conservation, responsible consumption and sustainable food management, and encouraging students to contribute towards a food-secure and sustainable future.

16 OctWorld Food Day 2026

50-55Students participated

1Expert lecture on food waste

Creating Awareness About Food Waste and Food Security

World Food Day is observed every year on 16 October to raise awareness about hunger, nutrition, food security and sustainable agricultural practices. It is a reminder that access to safe and nutritious food is essential for human well-being and sustainable development. Food wastage is a major concern because food production requires valuable natural resources. When food is wasted, these resources are wasted too:

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LandGrowing food needs valuable farmland.

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WaterWater is used at every stage of food production.

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EnergyEnergy goes into growing, storing and transporting food.

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Human LabourEvery meal carries the effort of the people behind it.

Reducing food waste improves resource efficiency, protects the environment and supports efforts to address food insecurity. Keeping this in focus, the School of Agricultural Sciences organized the programme to encourage students to minimize wastage and adopt responsible food consumption habits in their everyday lives.

Welcome Address and Introduction to World Food Day

The programme commenced with a warm welcome to all students by Dr. Mahaveer Suman. Dr. Gunjeet Kaur, Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences, then introduced the event and explained the significance of celebrating World Food Day. She highlighted the importance of creating awareness about food security, reducing food wastage and promoting sustainable food practices, and stressed the need to recognize the value of food and adopt responsible consumption habits.

Dr. Mahaveer Suman, School of Agricultural Sciences, World Food Day 2026, Career Point University Kota

Welcome & Vote of Thanks Dr. Mahaveer Suman School of Agricultural Sciences

Dr. Gunjeet Kaur, Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences, World Food Day 2026, Career Point University Kota

Introduction Dr. Gunjeet Kaur Dean, School of Agricultural Sciences

Expert Lecture on Reducing Food Waste

The key highlight of the programme was an expert lecture by Dr. Manish Kumar Srivastav, Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences, on “Reducing Food Waste for a Hunger-Free Future.” He highlighted the importance of minimizing food wastage, using available food resources efficiently and promoting sustainable approaches to food management.

Dr. Manish Kumar Srivastav, Assistant Professor Horticulture, expert speaker at World Food Day 2026, Career Point University Kota

Expert Speaker Dr. Manish Kumar Srivastav Assistant Professor, Department of Horticulture, School of Agricultural Sciences

The session underlined that food waste is not simply the loss of edible food - it also represents the loss of the natural resources and efforts involved in growing, harvesting, transporting, storing and preparing it. Students were encouraged to adopt simple, practical habits in their daily routines:

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Take Only What You Can ConsumeServe sensibly to avoid leaving edible food on the plate.

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Store Food ProperlyCorrect storage keeps food fresh and usable for longer.

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Plan Meals CarefullyPlanning ahead helps avoid buying or cooking more than needed.

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Avoid Unnecessary DisposalDo not throw away edible food without need.

Active Student Participation and Learning

Approximately 50-55 students from the university took part in the programme, reflecting the importance of engaging young people in discussions on food security, sustainable agriculture and environmental responsibility. Students were reminded that a hunger-free future needs efforts from individuals, educational institutions, agricultural communities and society as a whole - and that small changes in everyday food habits can reduce wastage and improve the efficient use of resources. Such initiatives also connect agricultural knowledge with real-world challenges and help students become more responsible consumers and environmentally conscious citizens.

Save Food. Reduce Waste. Nourish Tomorrow. - World Food Day 2026 · Career Point University, Kota

A Collective Responsibility Towards a Hunger-Free Future

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Mahaveer Suman, who expressed gratitude to Dr. Gunjeet Kaur, Dr. Manish Kumar Srivastav and all participating students for their contribution to the event. Organized by the School of Agricultural Sciences, the World Food Day 2026 programme reinforced the importance of valuing food, reducing wastage and adopting sustainable consumption practices. Through the message “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow,” it encouraged students to turn awareness into everyday action.

Photo Gallery: World Food Day 2026 Highlights

Save Food. Reduce Waste. Nourish Tomorrow.Responsible food consumption, careful use of resources and collective effort can help build a more sustainable future in which food is valued and avoidable wastage is minimized.

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