The Nutrition Society of India (NSI) organized the 58th Annual Conference at the Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 9th and 10th October and Pre-conference on 8th October. Totally 13 (I, II & III year) students and two faculty members of the department participated in this conference. Dr.S.Amsamani, the Dean of the School of Home Science, welcomed the gathering. Dr.Sarath Gopalan, President NSI & Sr. Pediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital, New Delhi delivered the presidential address. Dr.M.Srinivas , Hon’ble member (Health) of NITI Aayog, Government of India, presented the chief guest address on Bridging Policy and Grassroots Impact, The “Triple Burden” of Nutrition and Vision for Viksit Bharat @2047. Dr. V. Bharathi Harishankar Vice Chancellor of Avinashilingam University, led an engaging discussion on connecting nutrition to India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020) by assessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tract community nutrition equity and population impacts. Dr. G. Bhanuprakash Reddy Scientist ‘G’ (ICMR-NIN) elaborated on The Indian Knowledge System connecting Traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with evidence-based modern clinical science. 17th Dr. Rajammal P. Devadas Memorial Award Lecture focused on Regional community food interventions. 13th Dr. B.K. Anand Memorial Award presented to Dr. Nimmathota Arlappa ( Scientist G and Head, Division of Public Health Nutrition, ICMR – NIN, Hyderabad). The valedictory address delivered by Dr. V. Anuradha, District Designated officer of the Food Safety Department (FSSAI), Coimbatore. Dr. Sarath Gopalan, President NSI & Sr. Pediatric Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital, New Delhi and Dr. Subbarao M. Gavaravarapu, Secretary, NSI & Scientist of ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad evaluated the organizational activities, budget points and map the road ahead for advancing nutrition science collaborations across its 27 national chapters. Dr. R. Balasasirekha Co-Convenor of NSI Conference 2026 delivered the vote of thanks to all the dignitaries& participants.
