09/09/2026
Thakur Shyamnarayan College of Education and Research, under the guidance of Thakur Educational Trust, organised a One Day Conference on “Eat Smart, Live Strong, Stay Healthy!” on 4th September 2026, under IQAC and WDC, in collaboration with the All India Women’s Conference, Jogeshwari East Branch, Mumbai. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Trustee Shri Rakesh V. Singh ji and the leadership of Principal Dr. (Mrs.) Megha D. Gokhe mam, with Dr. Tanushi Mathur mam as the coordinator. The programme began with a prayer and lamp lighting ceremony, followed by the introduction of the All India Women’s Conference and a brief overview of the conference theme. Student teacher Nidhi Sawant delivered the welcome address and introduced both the resource persons, Dr. Megha Gokhe and Mrs. Payal Batavia, before their respective sessions.
The first session, “Junk to Genius: Smart Food, Better Life,” was conducted by Dr. Megha D. Gokhe mam. She explained the importance of making healthy and nutritious food choices instead of selecting food only for taste or convenience. She discussed vitamins and minerals, their importance for the body, and how deficiencies of certain nutrients can lead to specific diseases and health problems.
Dr. Megha Gokhe mam also encouraged participants to include millets in their diet and discussed the importance of being careful while consuming roadside food. She highlighted the need to consider hygiene, quality and safety before eating such food. Newspaper cuttings related to artificial sweets and increasing cases of overweight children were also shown to connect the topic with real-life concerns.
The second session, “NutriQuest: A Journey to Healthy Living,” was conducted by Mrs. Payal Batavia mam, Assistant Professor, TSCER. She explained that healthy living includes not only proper food but also physical, mental, emotional and social well-being. She encouraged participants to make small healthy choices in their daily lives and introduced the idea “SMILE – See Magic In Life Every day,” promoting positivity and appreciation of life.
Mrs. Payal Batavia mam presented a case study showing how excessive mobile-phone use can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being even when they appear happy from the outside. She encouraged future teachers to look beyond students’ outward behaviour and to observe, listen and respond with empathy.
She also discussed health awareness and preventive care, including regular eye check-ups, oral hygiene, avoiding sugary drinks and seeking proper medical advice instead of self-diagnosing through the internet. She addressed misconceptions about HIV and emphasised treating people living with HIV with respect, dignity and support. The importance of exercise, nutritious food and speaking openly about health concerns was also highlighted.
Overall, the conference was informative and meaningful. It helped us understand the importance of healthy food food choices, proper nutrition, hygiene, exercise and mental well-being. The programme encouraged us to take responsibility for our health and understand that healthy living is a continuous journey based on small, positive choices.
Thakur Shyamnarayan College of Education and Research, in collaboration with the All India Women’s Conference, Jogeshwari East Branch, Mumbai, organised a One-Day Conference on “Eat Smart, Live Strong, Stay Healthy!” on 4th September 2026 under the IQAC & WDC. The conference focused on promoting awareness about healthy food choices, balanced nutrition, and the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
