About Nutrition Society of India
The Nutrition Society of India (NSI) established in 1967 is an association of nutrition professionals, programmers and policy makers from India and abroad. The society is dedicated to disseminate the results of the latest research in nutrition – basic and applied aspects; analyse the current status of nutrition programmes in the country and recommend appropriate strategies to promote nutrition of the community at large. The NSI, through its annual meetings provides a forum for young scientists to present their research findings
- International Union Nutritional Sciences (IUNS), through the adhering body, Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
- Federation of Asian Societies of Nutrition
NSI PRESIDENTS
Dr. Ashok Mitra
Tenure: 1979 - 1983
Dr. S. Varadarajan
Tenure: 1983 - 1987
Dr. Rajammal P. Devadas
Tenure: 1987 - 1991
DR. K.T. Achaya
Tenure: 1991 - 1995
Dr. B.N. Tandon
Tenure: 1995 - 1999
Dr. B.S. Narasinga Rao
Tenure: 1999 - 2003
Dr. Kamala Krishnaswamy
Tenure: 2003 - 2008
Dr. V. Prakash
Tenure: 2008 - 2012
Dr. Anura V. Kurpad
Tenure: 2012-2016
Dr. B. Sesikeran
Tenure: 2016 - 2020
Dr. R. Hemalatha
Tenure: 2020- till date
HeadQuarters
The headquarters of the Society is located at the National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad. The NSI has 36 zonal chapters in different parts of the country. It has about 5500 Life Members and 200 ordinary and 500 student members
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