One day workshop on ‘Millets based Food Products’ organized for Anganwadi Workers at ICAR-CIPHET
A one-day workshop on ‘Millets based Food Products’ was organized on 20 April, 2022 at ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana campus for Anganwadi Workers.
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Apr 21, 2022 04:23
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Ludhiana, April 21, 2022: A one-day workshop on ‘Millets based Food Products’ was organized on 20 April, 2022 at ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana campus for Anganwadi Workers. The initiative was the part of ‘Annadata Devo Bhava’ campaign under Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. About 49 Anganwadi Workers of Sudhar block of Ludhiana District participated in this workshop.
The workshop comprised of hands-on training for preparation of millets based baked, extruded, popped, and weaning foods. The participants were apprised of the importance of millets in the daily diet of children and adults for ensuring nutritional security.
Dr. S. N. Jha, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR, New Delhi graced the occasion as the chief guest. He acknowledged the role of Anganwadi Workers in shaping the future of the country through their selfless contribution toward the overall development of children and women. He emphasized the need for promoting the usage of different millets for regular consumption to alleviate malnutrition.
Dr. Nachiket Kotwaliwale, Director, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana briefed the participant about different activities of the Institute in post-harvest processing and value addition. He also ensured that the training needs of different groups in the area of process and product development shall be met as and when required. ‘Today's workshop is the beginning of long-lasting collaborative work between ICAR-CIPHET and grass-root workers for ensuring nutritional upliftment of vulnerable section of the society’ said the Director.
The workshop was coordinated by Dr. Manju Bala, Principal Scientist, and Dr. Deepika Goswami, Scientist of FG&OP Division, and Dr. K. Bembem & Dr. Sandeep P Dawange, Scientists of ToT Division.
