Joint Noon Assembly
April 2018
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Press Release dated 09th April 2018 related to Noon Assembly in Schools, an effective way to address Vitamin D deficiencies. (Uploaded on: 09.04.2018)
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Most children suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption in the body, deficiency of which leads to weakness of bones and other lifestyle related disorders. One of the ways to get the "Sunshine Vitamin" is exposure to the sunlight from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m and consumption of foods fortified with Vitamin D and A like milk and edible oil. These products have +F logo on their packs for easy identification. FSSAI proposes Joint Noon Assembly as a simple strategy that can be implemented through schools and the school curriculum. It has been observed that with decreasing zenith angle, conversion to active form of Vitamin D is higher. The zenith angle decreases during 11 am - 2pm (minimum is seen at 12 and 1 pm). Hence,this is the best time for our skin to synthesize Vitamin D when exposed to Sun. Therefore, it is proposed to alter simple daily activities like shifting morning assembly to noon in order to get maximum benefits.
VENUE: National Bal Bhawan, Kotla Marg, Near ITO Metro Station, New Delhi, Delhi 110002
DATE: Monday, April 09, 2018
TIME: 12:30 P.M. to 01.00 P.M.
The campaign called ‘Project Dhoop’ will be implemented in collaboration with Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), North MCD and Other Private Schools through a Joint Noon Assembly of ~40 schools from National Capital Region under one roof.
Video available on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/embed/JjRnan2ne6I
Program Agenda Download Programme Schedule in PDF Format (Uploaded on: 05.04.2018)
S. No. |
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Details |
Time |
1. |
Opening of Event (AMPHITHEATRE) |
Gathering of students at main event area |
1030 – 1045 hrs |
Opening Remarks |
1045 – 1050 hrs |
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Scientific story of Vitamin D and its Impact |
1050 – 1055 hrs |
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Skit with Miss Sehat & Master Sehat SNF@School Skit |
1055 – 1135 hrs |
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Prize Distribution |
1135 – 1150 hrs |
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2. |
Noon Assembly (PLAYGROUND) |
Prayer |
1200 – 1205 hrs |
Kids Aerobics |
1205 – 1215 hrs |
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+F logo Formation and National Anthem |
1215 – 1245 hrs |
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Snack Box + Departure |
1245 – 0100 hrs |
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Media Interaction |
1245 – 0100 hrs |