Message From Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai - Founder - Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust on the Occasion of International Nutri Cereal Convention (INCC) 5.0 held on the theme of, "Mainstreaming Millets Now & Beyond 2023" at Novotel, HICC - Hyderabad on November 28, 2023.
The above speech highlights millets, especially ragi, as a solution to address malnutrition in India. Sadguru discusses the success of the Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust's initiative, providing millet-based nutrition to children in government schools. They emphasize the nutritional value, affordability, and scalability of millets.
Connecting millet consumption to ancient wisdom and health, Sadguru advocates for a shift from imported foods to local, seasonal millets to combat non-communicable diseases. The call to action includes scaling up the movement nationwide, involving various stakeholders, and envisioning millets as a global solution to malnutrition.
Key takeaways include the promise of millets, successful initiatives, the need for collaboration, the health benefits of locally-grown millets, and the potential for millets to contribute to national development.
Key takeaways:
Millets, especially ragi, offer a promising solution to malnutrition in India and beyond.
Existing initiatives like the Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust's program demonstrate successful implementation and scalability.
Promoting millet consumption requires collaboration between government, corporates, NGOs, farmers, and individuals.
Eating locally-grown millets aligns with ancient wisdom and promotes health, reducing the healthcare burden.
Making millet a staple food can contribute to a developed, healthy, and wealthy nation.
September 12th, 2023
