In line with the “International Year of Millets,” the District Agriculture Office (DAO) in Mon organized a special event titled “Rediscovering Millets in Nagaland: Eat Millets-Stay Healthy, The Future Super Food for India.”
According to a DIPR report, the event highlighted the significance of millet as more than just food, emphasizing its role as a combination of nutrition and health. The purpose of the contest was to encourage the incorporation of millets into daily diets for improved health and nutrition.
As part of the programme, a “Millets Recipe Contest” was conducted on August 10 at the Town Council Hall in Mon. The event saw the enthusiastic participation of 70 women and members of self-help groups (SHGs). The objective was to promote the usage of millet in cooking and to showcase its potential as a smart and nutritious food choice.
DAO Mon, Keneisezo Punyu, spoke on the importance of the “International Year of Millets.” The competition was judged by Heads of Offices from the Agriculture and Allied Departments. The judges also engaged in an interactive session with the participants, sharing insights and knowledge about millets.
The participants’ recipes were evaluated based on eight different parameters, and winners were selected based on the judges’ scores. The District Agriculture Officer, Mon, presented prizes to the deserving winners.
The event was chaired by AO Mon, Daniel Konyak.