RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) in collaboration with Pakistan Poultry Association organised a seminar on ‘Importance of Eggs for Human Health’ to celebrate the World Egg Day here on Friday, with an aim to create public awareness about the nutritional value and the importance of eggs for human health.
In his address, Dr Muhammad Aslam Chairman PPA and Dr. Muhammad Sadiq CEO Sadiq Group said eggs have a vital role to play in feeding people around the world, in both developed and developing countries. The eggs have excellent and affordable source of high quality protein, with the potential to feed the world, he added. Speakers stressed that efforts should be made to make people aware of the above facts to increase egg consumption to ensure the good health of people because only a healthy generation can take a country to the pinnacle of progress and prosperity.
President RCCI Zahid Latif Khan in his address urged government to lower taxes on poultry feed and machinery. The poultry industry has been increased remarkably and with soft and trader friendly policies we can export eggs and chicken, he added. He said that there is a need to bring awareness among masses regarding nutrition and use of eggs and chicken in daily meals. There are certain misconceptions among women regarding side effects of eggs and chicken on health. This has to be removed as egg is a complete food. Poultry industry has grown up to 750 billion and around 2.5 million people are associated with it. Former president Dr Hassan Sarosh said that per capita per year consumption of poultry meat is very low in Pakistan. Its just six to seven per kilogram per year where as in Saudi Arabia its more than 50Kg and in USA its 150kg. Pakistan is facing severe nutrition challenge and government should act promptly here.
Earlier, in connection with World Egg Day, cooking competition was also held at RCCI. In which large number of staff members were participated.
Senior Vice President Nasir Mirza, Vice President Khalid Farooq Qazi, former presidents, members of the executive committee, student from academia, and large number members attended the awareness session.
