MoU signed between HKMCF and IIMR to promote millet-centric nutrition
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Why in news
Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) and ICAR-IIMR signed an MoU to promote millet-centric nutrition and public feeding programs.
Background
The partnership focuses on millet research, nutrition, value addition, and direct supply from farmers to kitchens.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyICAR-IIMR: Indian Institute of Millets Research is a research body under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- PlaceThe MoU was signed at the Hi-Tech Kitchen in Hyderabad.
- FactThe collaboration aims to address health, sustainability, and food security through public feeding programs.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how promoting millets through public-private partnerships can enhance nutritional security and support the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Supply chain integration: Direct farmer-to-kitchen supply models reducing intermediary margins
- Nutritional security: Leveraging millet's low glycemic index and high fiber content for public health
- Value addition: Enhancing millet processing capabilities to meet large-scale food service demands
Keywords: Nutritional Security · Public-Private Partnership · Value Addition · Sustainable Agriculture · Food Systems
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