MoU signed between HKMCF and IIMR to promote millet-centric nutrition

Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) signed a memorandum of knowing (MoU) with the ICAR’s Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR), Hyderabad, to beforehand millet-based nutrient initiatives astatine the HKMCF Hi-Tech Kitchen successful Narsingi, Hyderabad.

This collaboration combines HKMCF’s extended acquisition successful large-scale nutrient work and payment programs with IIMR’s expertise successful millet research, nutrition, and worth addition, paving the mode for healthier and much sustainable dietary practices.

Speaking connected the occasion, president of Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji said that millets are not lone profoundly rooted successful India’s accepted nutrient civilization but are besides captious for addressing present-day challenges related to health, sustainability, and nutrient security.

Director of ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, C. Tara Satyavathi emphasised that ICAR-IIMR has been astatine the forefront of advancing millet-based technologies, nutrition research, and value-added products. She noted that this concern provides an effectual level to mainstream millets done nationalist feeding and payment programs.

The MoU besides aims to link millet-growing farmers with ample dedicated kitchens similar HKMCF for the proviso of millets straight from farms, ensuring the prime of earthy materials and enhancing farmers’ income.