Event Date: 16 October 2026
Expert: Padma Shri Bharat Bhusan Tyagi
World Food Day 2026 was celebrated with enthusiasm to raise awareness about food security, sustainable agriculture, and the importance of ensuring nutritious food for all. The celebration highlighted the need to reduce food waste, promote healthy eating habits, support farmers, and adopt sustainable food production practices. Various educational activities, including awareness sessions, discussions, poster presentations, and interactive activities, may be organized to encourage students to understand the challenges of hunger and malnutrition. The programme emphasized the importance of responsible food consumption, biodiversity conservation, and climate-resilient agriculture in building a sustainable future. Students were encouraged to value farmers’ contributions and actively participate in initiatives promoting food security and nutrition. The celebration reinforced the message that access to safe, sufficient, and nutritious food is a fundamental necessity for everyone.