24 January 2026, Pune
ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes partnered with the IMA’s Pune Chapter to facilitate dissemination of the nutritional and health benefits of consuming grapes for promotion of public health in Vikasit Bharat. On the occasion of the 30th Foundation Day celebration of ICAR-NRCG, Dr Aniket Joshi, an acclaimed physician and intensivist, enlightened the participants about the impressive nutritional profile of grapes, and explained how intake of resveratrol, anthocyanins, catechins, and various other flavonoids through daily consumption of fresh grapes, juice, raisin, and wine helps neutralizing the free radicals in human body and combat oxidative physiological stress related diseases.
Dr Joshi also explained how regular consumption of grapes is associated with improved endothelial function, reduced platelet aggregation, and modulation of blood lipid profile, providing immense cardiovascular benefits. While nullifying certain common myths, he also highlighted how regular consumption of grapes contributes to improved metabolic health by supporting glucose regulation and insulin sensitivity in healthy and diabetic individuals. The abundant presence of vitamins and minerals in grapes further supports immune function, bone health, and electrolyte balance in those individuals who regularly includes grapes as a part of their diet.
While nullifying the public health concerns related to food safety and pesticide residues in grapes, Dr Kaushik Banerjee, Director, ICAR-NRCG, highlighted the success story of 2025’s grape season with 99.3% table grape consignments complying with the stringent EU-MRLs, which were free from any acute toxicity hazards.
In the panel discussion, the scientists of ICAR-NRCG and the farmer participants expressed their strong confidence that consumption of grapes everyday can certainly “keep the doctors away”.
(Source: ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes, Pune)
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