Millets are traditionally known to be among the first grains consumed by humans. Though the millets are nutritionally rich, their consumption has been less than rice and wheat due to awareness and availability issues.

The U.N. General Assembly recently has also adopted a resolution, sponsored by India and supported by more than 70 countries, declaring 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”. The basic idea behind the move is to create awareness and inspire all stakeholders to work towards improving the production and productivity of the climate-resilient and nutritious millets across the globe.

Benefits of Millet

As per the NFHS-IV survey, 38% of children under five years of age are stunted and 59% of children are anemic, which is critical. Among one of the series of initiatives to reduce malnutrition and anemia, the Government of India is emphasizing the consumption of millets.

Millets (Nutri-cereals) are gluten-free, alkaline, and full of nutrients such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, manganese, tryptophan, phosphorus, B vitamins, proteins and antioxidants, Millets are rich in dietary fiber, both soluble and insoluble, which supports good bacteria in our digestive system. The soluble fiber in millet can help to reduce the amount of “bad” cholesterol in your blood as well.

Dr. Khader Vali talk in Kolkata

Virtue to the visionary, SwitchON Foundation is organizing a talk show by Dr. Khader Vali, Ph.D. – Oregon USA, a food scientist and Krishi Ratna Awardee, also known as the Millet Man of India. He will be sharing his incredible and inspiring journey of the revival of “Siridhanya Millets” after quitting his prestigious U.S job.

He re-discovered the medicinal properties of these much-forgotten cereals, helpful in the reversal of many chronic and lifestyle diseases.

He will educate us on the

Beneficial properties of millets
the Root cause of disease
Role of food for a healthy lifestyle.

So Please Join us for this very Special Event.

Millet Cooking Workshop with Meghna Shukla and Punam Jaju

On the other hand, we are inviting Meghna Shukla, a millet cooking expert and Ms. Punam Jaju, a nutrition expert for millet cooking workshop.

Meghna Shukla has been awarded National Innovative Excellence Award for her work with millets. She has conducted workshops and training sessions in Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Indore, and many other cities in Punjab.

Meghna Shukla cooks in every cuisine form and replicates the same taste using millets so that it becomes a staple for the masses rather than an alternative.

We are glad to host both in Kolkata to guide us to use these miracle grains for health and environmental benefits

So, our heartfelt request to all to come forward and join hands in this noble cause of popularising the lesser-known millets, which are the powerhouse of nutrition.