Page 11 - Mann Ki Baat January, 2023

Millets remain a highlight at G20 events

millets are included in it. Dishes Hub Goa?
like Bajra-khichdi, poha, kheer Naturally, as soon as the
and roti, as well as Ragi-based name of Goa is referred to; first
payasam, puri and dosa are of all, the beautiful Coastline,
also served here. Health drinks, Beaches and favourite food
cereals and noodles made items come to mind. But
from millets were showcased in something happened in Goa this
the Millets Exhibitions at all G20 month, which is in the headlines.
venues. Indian Missions around Today in ‘Mann ki Baat’, I want
the world are also making a to share this with all of you. This
lot of efforts to increase their event happened in Goa – Purple
popularity. You can imagine Fest. This fest was organized
that this effort of the country in Panaji from 6 to 8 January.
and the increasing demand This was a unique effort in itself
for Millets in the world is going for the welfare of the Divyangs.
to give strength to our small How big an occasion Purple
farmers. It gives joy to me to Fest was, you can all guess
see that a variety of new things from the fact that more than 50
that have started being made thousand brothers and sisters
from Millets today is being of ours participated in it. The
liked equally by the young people who came here were
generation. I also congratulate thrilled about the fact that they
the listeners of ‘Mann ki Baat’ could now enjoy ‘Miramar Beach’
for such a wonderful start to to the fullest. In fact, ‘Miramar
the International Year of Millets Beach’ has become one of the
and for relentlessly taking it accessible beaches of Goa for
forward. our Divyang brothers and sisters.
My dear countrymen, what Along with a Cricket Tournament,
comes to your mind when Table Tennis Tournament,
someone talks about the Tourist- Marathon Competition, a Deaf-

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