Varanasi – The Annual Conference of IAPEN India, ICNC 2025, was successfully held for the first time in Uttar Pradesh on February 22-23 in Varanasi. This prestigious event was jointly organized by the Varanasi, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Meerut, and Etawah Chapters of IAPEN India and brought together medical professionals, dietitians, researchers, and public health experts from across India and several countries in Europe and Asia. The conference served as a crucial platform for discussing the latest research, innovations, and strategies in clinical nutrition, dietetics, and public health.
Scientific Sessions and Key Discussions at ICNC 2025 – ICNC 2025 featured multiple scientific sessions where experts shared their knowledge and research findings on various significant topics, including
Malnutrition and Public Health Nutrition – Evidence-based interventions to combat malnutrition and strategies for ensuring affordable and balanced diets.
Clinical Nutrition and Therapeutic Diets – The role of nutrition support in hospitals and emerging approaches in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for ICU and cancer patients.
Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancement – Dietary strategies for athletes, focusing on hydration, recovery diets, and supplementation.
Maternal and Infant Nutrition – Improving nutrition among pregnant women and new-borns, addressing anemia, and tackling undernutrition in rural areas.
Sustainable Diets and Food Security – The importance of environmentally sustainable diets and an integrated approach to food production, nutrition, and public health.
ESPEN’s Lifelong Learning (LLL) Courses – A Major Highlight
One of the significant highlights of the conference was the successful conduct of ESPEN (European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism) Lifelong Learning (LLL) Courses. These sessions were led by ESPEN Europe experts alongside renowned Indian nutrition specialists, including Dr. Shilpa Varma, Dr. Mansi Patil, Ms. Bidita Shah & Ms. Datta Patel. Participants appreciated these sessions for their practical and research-based approach, offering valuable insights into improving nutrition therapy and patient care.
IAPEN India Announces New National Executive Committee (NEC)
During the event, the results of IAPEN India’s National Executive Committee (NEC) Elections 2025 were announced. Members across India participated in the voting process, electing their new leadership team.
Dr. P.C. Vijay Kumar (Chennai), Past President & Board of Directors of IAPEN India, officially announced the results and presented appointment letters to the newly elected NEC members. He congratulated the committee, emphasizing their critical role in advancing nutrition and public health.
IAPEN India Leadership Team 2025
President – Y.T. Shivshankar (Mumbai)
Vice President (Nutrition) – Lekha (Chennai)
Vice President (Medical) – Dr. Biju Pottakkat (Puducherry)
Secretary – Sreemathy Venkatraman (Bangalore)
Joint Secretary – Ms. Sanghmitra Chakraborty (Kolkata)
Treasurer – Ms. Anshu Mehra (Meerut)
National Executive Committee (NEC) Members
Dr. Latha Poopadian (Chennai)
Dr. Nihar Das (New Delhi)
Ranu Singh (Lucknow)
Rita Patil (Mumbai)
Rima Rao Desai (Ahmedabad)
Himani Puri (Nashik)
Sunita Sahoo (Bhubaneswar)
IAPEN India Excellence Awards Recognizing Top Professionals
Another significant highlight of ICNC 2025 was the IAPEN India Excellence Awards, recognizing top professionals for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields of nutrition. This prestigious award celebrates excellence, dedication, and innovation in advancing nutrition science and dietetics in India.
The Chairperson of the IAPEN India Excellence Awards is Y.T. Shivshankar, who led the award committee in selecting distinguished professionals across various categories. The award ceremony was a moment of great pride, honouring individuals who have made remarkable impacts in clinical and public health nutrition.
Participants Applaud the Organizing Committee – With the participation of over 1,000 delegates, experts, and researchers, ICNC 2025 was hailed as a grand success. Attendees praised the organizing committee for their outstanding planning and seamless execution.
The dedicated efforts of the organizing team, which included , Manjari Bajpai (Varanasi) , Sushma Tiwari (Prayagraj) , Ranu Singh (Lucknow) , Alka Pal (Etawah) , Ritika Sharma (Meerut) were instrumental in making the event a resounding success.
ICNC 2025 – A Historic Milestone in Nutrition and Public Health, The conference concluded on a high note, establishing ICNC 2025 as a landmark event in the fields of clinical and community nutrition. With valuable knowledge-sharing, international collaborations, and policy discussions, this event has laid a strong foundation for future advancements in nutrition and public health.
