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WE THE PEOPLE: GETTING TO KNOW OUR CONSTITUTIONDr. Subhash C. Kashyap

O n 26 November, 1949, "We, thepeople of India...in our Constituent

Assembly" resolved to "adopt, enactand give to ourselves" the Constitutionof independent India. The day is everyyear celebrated as the Constitution Dayor the Law Day. The Chairman of theDrafting Committee, Dr. Ambedkar andthe President of the Assembly, Dr.Rajendra Prasad, speaking on 25 and26 November,1949 sounded words ofwisdom and warning for us. Dr.Ambedkar said:

"However good a Constitution maybe, it is sure to turn out bad becausethose who are called to work it, happento be a bad lot. However bad aConstitution may be, it may turn out tobe good if those called upon to work it,happen to be a good lot....Who can sayhow the people of India and their par-ties will behave". Dr. Rajendra Prasadin his concluding speech said, inalmost the same vein: "If the peoplewho are elected are capable and menof character and integrity, they wouldbe able to make the best even of adefective Constitution. If they are lack-ing in these, the Constitution cannothelp the country....India needs todaynothing more than a set of honestmen... of strong character, men ofvision, men who will not sacrifice theinterests of the country at large for thesake of smaller groups and areas".

The Constituent Assembly consist-

ed of some of the wisest men andwomen - distinguished lawyers, jurists,scholars, patriots and freedom fighters.It accomplished the tremendous task ofworking out an acceptable Constitutionfor a highly diverse and fragmentedsociety with many divergent pulls andformidable problems.

The Constitution was finally signedby members of the ConstituentAssembly on 24 January 1950 - theday of the last sitting of the Assembly.

Our Constitution came into opera-tion and the largest ever "SovereignDemocratic Republic" on earth wasborn on 26 January, 1950. That day is,therefore, remembered as our Republic

Day.Little talked about but one of the

most valuable Parts of our Constitution,PART IV A, article 51A (added in 1977)lays down eleven Fundamental Duties"of every citizen of India". Of these, thevery first duty requires all of us "toabide by the Constitution and respectit's ideals and institutions...".Unfortunately, there is terrible constitu-tional illiteracy in our country. Vastmajority of our citizens are unaware ofthe Constitution and even more igno-rant of any fundamental constitutionalduties of citizenship. In such a sce-nario, how can we expect any under-standing or appreciation of

our Constitution and respect for itsideals and institutions ? How many ofus, even among the educated, haveany idea or comprehension of the'ideals and institutions of theConstitution'?

Democracy and freedom demandeternal vigilance and active participa-tion of the people in the processes ofgovernance. We need to know what isthe scheme of our Constitution, how itworks, how we are governed and whatall are our constitutional rights andresponsibilities. It is of the utmostimportance that effective steps aretaken on the highest priority basis toprovide to all our people in differentsections and at various levels adequateknowledge and understanding of ourConstitution, its objectives, basic val-ues and the working of its institutions.

The edifice of every Constitution isbuilt on the plinth of the country's past.It represents the vision and values of itsfounding fathers and is based on thesocial, political and economic ethosand the faith and aspirations of thepeople. It would be wrong to regard acountry's constitution as an inert docu-ment. For, Constitution is not only whatis written in the text of its provisions.Constitution is a living organism offunctioning institutions. It keeps con-stantly growing, evolving. Constitution--making is a dynamic, continuous

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FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION AS A CAREER

F ood Science and Nutrition as a subject emphasizes onideas, interdisciplinary mindset, collaborative thinking;

and the commitment to apply the knowledge to resolve vari-ous societal dilemmas related to food and nutrition security.Food Science and Nutrition as a subject uses interdiscipli-nary tools from different sectors like Food & Nutrition,Dietetics, Food Service Management, Public HealthNutrition among others. Food Science and Nutrition has itsuniqueness which can be linked to many more subjects andhas a vast scope both in clinical and development sectors.

As we know, India has been facing double burden of mal-nutrition problem, i.e. both under nutrition and over nutrition.Public health nutritionist trained under Food Science andNutrition stream can play an important role in designing dif-ferent nutrition interventions to address malnutrition issueson a large scale. It has a key role to play in growth anddevelopment of the vulnerable groups like children andwomen of reproductive age group. It is one of the mostapplied and interdisciplinary subject in our present educa-tional system. Moreover, with a rising concern about healthand eating habits, the field of Nutrition and Dietetics is gain-ing a lot of importance day by day. Due to growing concernabout obesity, diabetes, hypertension, ulcers and othermajor diseases arising due to faulty eating habits, the role ofnutritionist has increased many folds. Scope of Food and Nutrition under Public health

Government sector: Food and Nutrition has a vast scopein Government sector like Health, Social Welfare depart-ments, Food and Nutrition Board, Sports Authority of Indiaetc. In the Health Department Nutrition Consultants,Programme Executives (Nutrition), Nutrition Counsellors,Dieticians are required with Food and Nutrition background.

Under Social Welfare Departments, many ChildDevelopment Programme offices and Supervisors underIntegrated Child development Scheme (ICDS) are from

nutrition background. Recently, Government has launchedNutrition Mission under Social Welfare department in somestates, where consultants and other technical officials fromFood and Nutrition background have been given preference.They are appointed both at national and state level to imple-ment the programmes successfully in the field. As the pro-gramme is implemented throughout the country people fromFood and Nutrition background will have wide scope.

Food and Nutrition Board of India under Ministry ofWomen and Child Development is having technical positionsto cater to Food and Nutrition background persons.Depending on the number of vacancies available, UPSCconducts interviews for posts of Food & Nutrition Board(FNB).

National Institute of Public Cooperation & ChildDevelopment (NIPCCD) is also having positions for nutritiondiseipline, like Deputy Director, Assistant Director,

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Researcher, Technical Officers,Research Associate, etc.

Sports Authority of India (SAI),Autonomous Organization under theMinistry of Youth Affairs and Sportsappoints sports nutritionists, researchofficers and research fellows with foodand nutrition background. Many stu-dents from these fields have beenabsorbed and has been working withthem.Developmental NGOs: Nutrition has alot of scope under national and interna-tional development sector organiza-tions like UNICEF (United NationsChildrens’ Fund), Save the Children,United Nations DevelopmentProgramme, World Food Programme,ACF (Action against Hunger/ACFInternational), CRY (Chid Rights andYou), World Vision, Caritas India, Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation etc.International bodies like UNICEF, Savethe Children, World Food Programmegive technical advice and support togovernment departments like SocialWelfare and Health & Family Welfareboth at national and state level. Theymainly support to strengthen the healthand nutrition interventions under ICDSand National Health Mission (NHM)programmes. They work in different tie-ups, at community, district, state andnational level. So, they do both down-stream (community level) andupstream work (advises the govern-ment at policy level). In India, UNICEFhas more than 35 nutritionists workingin 14 states and a huge bulk of consult-ants. Similarly, other internationalorganisation have their consultants andexperts in Public health nutrition, Foodsecurity sector who have been con-tributing a lot towards overall better-ment of the developmental indicators. Hospital/Health Care field: UnderHospital and Health Care field,Dietetics is one of the flourishing areasof work. Dietetics is the science and artof feeding individuals based on theprinciples of nutrition. It applies knowl-edge in food and nutrition to improveand maintain good health. Preparingdiet charts and monitoring and main-taining records, taking care of the eat-ing habits of people suffering from dif-ferent diseases and disorders like, dia-betics, heart diseases, obesity etc allcome under Dietetics. Dieticians andDiet counsellors are appointed in thehospitals, nursing homes, weight man-

agement clinics, health resorts, well-ness spas and fitness centres.Dieticians are demand in today's worldof life style diseases. To become anutritionist, besides an interest in food& nutrition and its related fields, stu-dents should have good planning,researching and administrative skillsand good communication skills too. Allthese qualities are inculcated in thespecial courses of Food and Nutritionwhich are provided by differentUniversities and colleges across thecountry so that a student can be a goodcounsellor in future. Sports, Fitness and Health Clubs:Dietician, Health Club Supervisor,Nutrition/Diet consultants inwellness/fitness centres are emergingjob opportunities. The students fromNutrition background can also work insports hostels and athletes camps.Health and recreation clubs, canteenand nursing care facilities also requirethe services of nutritionists and dieti-cians. Food Service, Institutional Catering:Planing supervising and preparingnutritious and well-balanced meals forschools, colleges, restaurants, facto-ries or office cafeterias are done undersupervision of nutrition experts. Food & Neutraceutical Industries/Food Product Companies: FoodAnalyst, Product Manager,Demonstrator, Market Researcher, etcare also from this field. They arepresently working in different Foodindustries. Planing and research onnew products and check the nutritionalquality of their products are done undersupervision of Nutritionists/FoodQuality experts. Research and Development: UnderResearch and development, Food andNutrition has a very wide scope.Research on various food items tolocate right type of food which providesa balanced mix of the essentials likevitamins, minerals needed for the bodyare emerging topics for research whichcome under applied sciences. Teaching/ Education: Schools, col-leges and hospitals require people toconduct courses in nutrition and dietet-ics. For this qualified teachers in thefield are required.FMCGs and PharmaceuticalCompanies: FMCGs andPharmaceutical Companies are alsohaving positions for nutrition people.

Media and Publishing houses:For producing books, articles, promo-tions, television programmes on opti-

mum dietary practices (TV, radio, mag-azines, newspapers) people havingnutrition background are chosen. Evenmany health and nutrition related mag-azines publish articles on health andnutrition where experts from this fieldare always welcomed. How Food Science and Nutritioncourse can be pursued: HomeSciences Colleges under AgriculturalUniversities offer full fledged Masterdegree course on Food andNutrition/Food Science and Nutrition/Clinical Nutrition/Food Science andDietetics/ Dietetics/Food ServiceManagement. A Science Stream student(Physics, Chemistry and Biology stu-dent) can opt for Home Science, FoodTechnology or Nutrition Course after10+2. One can pursue these courses atgraduation and post graduation level. Asper latest syllabus, after two years ofcommon courses in BSc Home Science,Food and Nutrition can be taken aselective subject and in Master degreeFood and Nutrition can be taken as spe-cial subject. If anyone wants to do thiscourse in graduation, he/she can pursuea B. Sc in Home Science from any col-lege or university. In some colleges, atbachelor level, food and nutrition ordietetics courses are available. In somecolleges, Home Science can be takenas elective at degree level. But if thestudent is from science background, i.e.having other science subjects as passcourses, s/he may directly enter inMaster courses on nutrition after certainentry level examinations. One year postgraduate diploma in Dietetics and PublicHealth Nutrition can also be done aftergraduation which is provided by manyinstitutions.Some colleges and universities pro-viding Food & Nutrition and relatedcourses in India:

There are quite a number of presti-gious colleges, institutes and universi-ties which are proving the Food andNutrition and related courses in acrossIndia. A few are listed below. Acharya NG Ranga AgriculturalUniversity : College of Home Science,Hyderabad.All India Institute of Hygiene and PublicHealth, KolkataAssam Agricultural University : Collegeof Home Science, Jorhat, AssamAllahabad Agricultural Institute,Allahabad-211007, Uttar PradeshBishop Choolaparambil MemorialCollege for Women, KottayamChaudhary Charan Singh (CCS)

Haryana Agricultural University :College of Home Sciences, Hisar.College of Home Science, CentralAgricultural University, Tura,Meghalaya- For Degree coursesEthiraj College for Women, ChennaiInstitute of Home Economics,University of Delhi, New DelhiIndira Gandhi National OpenUniversity, New Delhi - For distancediploma and degree coursesJ. D. Birla Institute of Home Science,KolkataLady Irwin College, Delhi UniversityMaharana Pratap University ofAgriculture and Technology, Udaipur(Rajasthan), P.O. Box 171, Udaipur(Udaipur Dist.)Martin Luther Christian University :Allied Health Science Department,Shillong, MeghalayaMS (Maharaja Sayajirao) University ofBaroda : Faculty of Family andCommunity Sciences, Vadodara,GujaratNational Institute of Nutrition (NIN),HyderabadPunjab Agricultural University : Collegeof Home Science, Ludhiana, PunjabShreemati Nathibai DamodarThackersey Women's University(SNDT), Mumbai University of Agricultural Sciences -UAS Bangalore, BangaloreWomen's Christian College, Chennai(The lists are indicative only)Perks/Salary structure: Those whohave been working in government hos-pitals, academic institutions, researchinstitutions and other agencies getsalaries fixed by the governmentdepending upon work profile and expe-rience. Some private sector hotels,restaurants, food manufacturing indus-tries offer higher salary and attractiveperks. The salary structure for NutritionExperts in NGOs working in develop-ment sectors is also good.

Opportunities in Food and Nutritionprofessions are expanding rapidlyacross all spheres and hence a careerin Nutrition has wide range of possibili-ties. Food and Nutrition is an emerginginterdisciplinary subject field which canbe fitted with many other subjects andhas a vast scope both in our countryand in abroad too. (The author is State Consultant,Reproductive and AdolescentHealth, UNICEF, Assamemail: manishachoudhury07@gmail.com)

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