MoD signs MoU with FSSAI to promote use of millets by armed forces

MoD signs MoU with FSSAI to promote use of millets by armed forces

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Category : National Published on: July 15 2023

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The Defence Ministry and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the use of millets and healthy eating practices among the armed forces and ensure availability of safe and nutritious food.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in New Delhi.
It aims to create awareness about the nutritional benefits of diet diversity and millet-based food products among the personnel.
At the behest of the Government of India, United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year Millets to create awareness about the numerous health benefits of eating millets and millet-based healthy foods.

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