Page 75 - Mann Ki Baat September 2022

Millets are Becoming Everyone’s Favourite

In a conversation with Doordarshan, people shared their views on the
benefits of millets
“There are a variety of domestically-produced products which are
made from millets, like dhundhi or laddoos, made by mixing desi ghee
and tisi, which are very tasty. Nowadays, if you go to five star hotels, then
there are all kinds of cookies made from millets, which are delicious and
full of nutrition. Khichdi is made from bajra or other millets, which is very
much liked by people. Recently, there was an international event in New
Delhi in which about 51 countries participated. Here, dishes made from
millets were served to them everyday and they were also informed about
their nutritional value.
– Dr. A.K. Singh, Director, Indian Agricultural Research Institute
“I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for popularizing millets, urging
farmers to grow more and more of these crops. Millets are the heritage of
our country, and are very healthy. Many things can be made from them.
I believe that when professional chefs like me put these dishes together,
make great salads, desserts, with modern presentation, a lot of people
will adopt and eat millets. Now, the United Nations has also declared
2023 as the International Year of Millets. So come join us and push millets
further."
–Dr. Parvinder Singh Bali, Corporate Chef (L&D), Oberoi Hotels & Resorts
“As a result of the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the next
year is being celebrated as the year of encouragement for millets,
which is a very good and meaningful initiative. Millets are very important
for our health. If we encourage the consumption of these grains, then
their cultivation will be encouraged. And with this the contribution of
agriculture in India's economy will increase even more. If we will spread
the health-related information of millets internationally, then it will also
increase their demand in the world, and millets produced in India can
also be exported on a large scale.”
– Dr. Ajay Joshi, Resident, Bikaner

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