Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Digital platforms today are not only a medium of expression but have also become an effective force for social change, said Anil Gulati, Chief of Field (a.i.) Office, UNICEF, Madhya Pradesh.

He spoke about a healthy diets campaign and urged all social media influencers present to take that forward on their channels.

Gulati was speaking in a dialogue and discussion focused on the current role, utility, and social impact of digital media at Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya (IGRMS). He was the chief guest at the event, organised to commemorate World Social Media Day.

Pushpa Awasthi, Nutrition Specialist, was present as a special guest, who shared her views on spreading nutrition and health awareness through social media. On the theme of Meri Thali Sehat, she said that our health should start from the plate so that we always remain healthy. If children eat healthy food from childhood, then their immunity increases in two years and their development happens rapidly, which continues further. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all of us to take care of our food and our health.

Head Coordinator of MP Akashwani, Rajesh Bhatt, spoke on the coordination of traditional and digital media. "Radio and social media together can create new dimensions of public communication,” he said.

Director, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya, Prof. Amitabh Pandey, said in his statement that "social media has taken our cultural heritage to the global level,” adding that it is a medium that is acting as a bridge in connecting museums to the common people. Shivani Rajput, Social Media Professional, shared how we can use social media to spread positivity.

On this occasion, many experts associated with social media and digital content creation registered their presence. All the speakers shared their roles in the promotion, preservation, and public awareness of healthy diets through social media. The digital initiatives of the museum were also showcased; a film documentary of IGRMS was screened.