Bareilly Teachers Trained on Millet Nutrition, Pledge to Combat Malnutrition
Teachers in Bareilly's Mirganj block received training on the nutritional benefits of millets to address malnutrition in children.
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Millets Nutrition Training for Teachers in Bareilly
Under the Uttar Pradesh Millets Revival Programme, a special training workshop was organized in Bareilly's Mirganj development block. The objective was to educate teachers on the nutritional properties of millets, also known as 'Shree Anna', and their importance in daily diets.
The training provided teachers with detailed information on the production, nutritional utility, and methods of incorporating millets into daily life. This aims to empower them to educate students and parents about the benefits of these nutritious grains.
Promoting Millets for a Healthier Future
Rajesh Kumar, Assistant Development Officer (Agriculture), addressed the workshop, highlighting the significant health benefits of millets. He emphasized that promoting the consumption of Shree Anna can effectively combat the severe problem of malnutrition prevalent in the country.
Mr. Kumar urged the attending teachers to educate students and their parents about the advantages of millets as a balanced diet, thereby fostering a healthy lifestyle.
Schools as Centers for Awareness
Dr. Jagdish Kumar, Block Education Officer, stressed the need to transform schools into vital centers for health and nutrition awareness through this training program. He stated that the values of adopting a healthy lifestyle can be instilled in children from a young age through educational institutions.
This initiative is a significant step towards disseminating the utility of nutritious grains to every household in society, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the creation of a healthy future. During the training session, experts discussed various types of millets, their nutritional benefits, and the diverse nutritious products that can be made from them.
The program was conducted by assistant teacher Amit Kumar, with subject expert Mohit Kumar and seed in-charge Chandsen, along with several other concerned teachers in attendance. This training program could prove to be a crucial step towards making millets a mainstream part of the diet in the future.