Chhattisgarh govt may serve millets in mid-day meals, state-run ashrams

The Chhattisgarh government is planning to serve millets in mid-day meals and in state-run ashrams, given its high nutrition value.
 

“Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has called for an action plan to include millets in the state's ashrams and mid-day meals. This is considering the effective role of millets (Kodo, Kutki and Ragi) in controlling malnutrition,” a state government spokesperson said.

Baghel also called for preparing an action plan for promoting millet-based industries after discussing with the departments concerned.
 

Baghel also sought inclusion of malnourished children and anaemic women in the action plan of the Chhattisgarh Millet Mission.
 

The officials said Chhattisgarh