Subject: Millet Mantra – Eating Healthy with Rujuta Diwekar
The “Millet Mantra – Eating Healthy with Rujuta Diwekar” session organized by the Indian Association in collaboration with the Consulate General of India, Shanghai on 6th August 2022 as a part of celebrating the 75th year of independence of India on zoom was a grand success. Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence and the glorious history of its people, culture, and achievements.
Rujuta ji enlightened us about the various benefits of Millet and answered some thought-provoking questions from the audience. Consul General of India, Shanghai Dr. N. Nandkumar joined the session along with Rujuta Diwekar. He stressed the importance of millets for a healthy lifestyle and thanked IA for the initiative to promote awareness of Millets. IA plans to celebrate the International Year of millets through 2023 and welcome ideas, volunteers, and partners from the community.
Millets, as you all know, are coarse grains and a repository of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that can grow in any arid region.
Millets include
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution, sponsored by India, and supported by more than 70 countries, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYoM-2023). The resolution is intended to increase public awareness of the health benefits of millets and their suitability for cultivation under tough conditions marked by climate change.