Organizers:

Public Against Adulteration Welfare Association (PAAWA) in collaboration with Desh Bhagat University, Faculty of Performing Arts and Media.

Event Focus:

Creating awareness among students about food adulteration, its health risks, harmful additives, preservatives, and promoting healthier lifestyle choices.

Chief Guest:

Dr. Zora Singh, Hon’ble Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University.

Praised PAAWA’s initiative and urged students to avoid junk food and embrace nutritious eating habits.

Attendance:

Over 200 students from various academic backgrounds participated.

Special Guest of Honour:

Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University.

Keynote Speaker:

Justice (Retd) Jora Singh, Chief Patron of PAAWA and former Judge of Punjab & Haryana High Court.

Spoke about PAAWA’s mission, legal frameworks, and the importance of collaboration with agencies like FSSAI and FDA.

Topics Covered:

• Common food adulterants and their health impacts
• Legal protections and food safety regulations
• Practical home tests for detecting adulteration

PAAWA Representation:

• President: Sh. Amarjit Singh
• Vice Presidents: Capt. Balvinder Singh, Sh. Birinder Singh (Retd. Sessions Judge)
• General Secretary: Sh. Surjit Singh Bhatoa
• Joint Secretaries: Sh. Kulwant Singh Lehra, Sh. Kulwant Singh Purba
• Legal Advisor: Adv. Yadbinder Pal Singh

Other Notables:

Dr. Arjan Singh, Dr. Surjit Kaur Patheja (DBU), Bhagwan Das (Stage Secretary), and various district leaders from Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.

Student Engagement:

Included cultural performances and interactive sessions.

Vote of Thanks:

Delivered by Sh. Birinder Singh, acknowledging the support of the university and participation of students.

The Faculty of Performing Arts and Media at Desh Bhagat University, in collaboration with the Public Against Adulteration Welfare Association (PAAWA), organized a seminar titled “Awareness Against Food Adulteration,” attended by over 200 students from various academic disciplines. The seminar focused on educating youth about the dangers of junk food and adulterated items, highlighting harmful preservatives, additives, and the importance of adopting healthier dietary practices. Dr. Zora Singh, Hon’ble Chancellor of Desh Bhagat University, served as Chief Guest and emphasized the urgent need for youth to reject junk food in favor of nutritious options. Dr. Tajinder Kaur, Pro-Chancellor, was the Special Guest of Honour. Justice (Retd) Jora Singh, Chief Patron of PAAWA and former Punjab & Haryana High Court Judge, highlighted the association’s work in policy advocacy, legal reform, and awareness-building in collaboration with agencies like FSSAI and FDA. Expert speakers shed light on food adulterants, legal frameworks, health risks, and practical home tests for adulteration. The seminar featured active student participation, cultural performances, and insights from prominent PAAWA members, including Sh. Amarjit Singh, Capt. Balvinder Singh, Sh. Birinder Singh, Sh. Surjit Singh Bhatoa, Sh. Kulwant Singh Lehra, Sh. Kulwant Singh Purba, Adv. Yadbinder Pal Singh, Dr. Arjan Singh, Dr. Surjit Kaur Patheja, Bhagwan Das, and regional leaders. A vote of thanks was extended by Sh. Birinder Singh, marking the event as a successful and engaging awareness initiative.