The Directorate of Industrial Linkages and the Department of Food Science at Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF), in collaboration with Sahr Cooking Oil, organized a training session on the importance of healthy eating and balanced nutrition to mark World Food Day. The primary objective of the session was to promote healthy dietary habits among students and raise awareness about the benefits of a balanced diet.

The event was attended by Professor Dr. Rauf-i-Azam, Vice Chancellor of Government College University Faisalabad, as the chief guest. Mr. Nabeel Nisar, Chief Executive Officer of Sahr Cooking Oil, was also present. The session was attended by university students, faculty members, administrative officers, and representatives of various organizations, including the Punjab Food Authority, Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce, University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), other universities, and members of the industrial sector.

In his address, Vice Chancellor Professor Dr. Rauf-i-Azam appreciated the efforts of the Directorate of Industrial Linkages and emphasized that strengthening collaboration between academia and industry is a pressing need. He expressed his commitment to further promoting cooperation between the university and the industrial sector to provide students with better opportunities for practical training, research, and employment.

Dr. Umair Bajwa, Director of Industrial Linkages, stated that the directorate is actively working to strengthen connections between academia and industry. He further explained that, with the support of Faisalabad’s industrial community, efforts would be made to facilitate students’ access to internships, industrial training, practical experience, and other professional opportunities, enabling them to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings.

Dr. Farhan, Chairman of the Department of Food Science, thanked all distinguished guests, industrial representatives, faculty members, and students for their participation. He also emphasized the importance of organizing such activities to promote awareness of healthy eating and strengthen collaboration between academic institutions and industry.

An engaging question-and-answer activity was also held during the session, in which students participated enthusiastically. Sahr Cooking Oil distributed gift hampers among students who correctly answered the questions, further enhancing student engagement and participation in the event.

At the conclusion of the session, the participants reaffirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts to promote healthy dietary habits, enhance students’ practical training, and establish effective linkages between academia and industry.

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