Durg district administration’s innovative initiative to promote millets for a healthier lifestyle

Durg: The Durg district administration has undertaken a unique initiative to promote a healthy lifestyle by raising awareness about the benefits of millets, a nutritious whole grain. As part of this effort, the administration is collaborating with selected social media creators to organize “Millets Lunch.”

To commemorate the International Year of Millets, the Durg district administration will host the Millets Lunch event on September 16 at the Forest Millet Cafe in Durg, from 11 AM to 4 PM on a Saturday. Collector Shri Pushpendra Kumar Meena will share a meal with these creators and discuss various activities aimed at promoting millets.

The primary goal of the Millets Lunch with the Durg Collector is to showcase the numerous benefits of incorporating millets into our daily diet and encourage a healthier lifestyle within the district. This initiative aligns with global efforts to raise awareness about millets’ nutritional value, their sustainability in agriculture, and their contribution to food security and environmental conservation. Senior officials will join the Durg Collector in the discussion.

A key highlight of this event is the participation of social media creators who will play a vital role in spreading messages about a healthy lifestyle and the consumption of millets across various online platforms. These creators will be encouraged to share wholesome and delicious millet-based recipes with the residents of Durg and its surrounding areas. The best content produced as part of this collaborative effort will also be shared through the district’s official social media handles to acknowledge the collective efforts. This programme promises to be an engaging and informative event, empowering individuals and communities to make informed dietary choices and embrace the nutritional benefits of millets.