Kotpad, Nov 11 (UDN): The 10th Millet Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Kotpad Government Girls’ High School, highlighting the nutritional importance and health benefits of millet-based food products, particularly finger millet (Ragi).
On the occasion, students prepared a variety of delicious and nutritious dishes using ragi, including laddoos, cakes, soup, lassi and chakuli. The students showcased their culinary skills by preparing these dishes themselves. Later, ragi soup was distributed among all the students.
The programme focused on creating awareness among students about the health benefits of millet-based food and its significance as an integral part of India’s traditional food culture. Students were also educated about the importance of incorporating nutritious millet products into their daily diets.
The event was organised under the leadership of Headmistress Damayanti Sahu. Several teachers, including Ratikanta Mohanty, Ajay Pradhan, Mahima Sir, Akash Bibhar, Biswa Das, Subhashish Panda, Sasmita Randhari, Saita Golari, Priyadarshini Mandal, Banita Mohanty, Rupasi Mohanty and Physical Education Teacher Prabhasini Limal, actively extended their cooperation in making the programme successful.
At the conclusion of the event, students were encouraged to include millets and ragi-based food products in their everyday meals to promote healthy eating habits and preserve traditional food practices.
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