21st December 2023, Ludhiana
ICAR–Central Institute of Post–Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, concluded a 21-day winter school on "Igniting the Millet Renaissance: Advancing the Millet Year with Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology for Nutritional Security, Loss Minimization and Enhanced Profitability". The program aimed to stimulate the revival of millet farming, processing, and utilization.
Dr. Nachiket Kotwaliwale, Director, ICAR-CIPHET, emphasised the potential benefits of mechanization in primary millet processing for Punjab farmers and urged future inter-institutional collaborations in millet processing research.
Dr. R T Patil, Honorary Chairman, Benevole Welfare Society for Bhopal and former Director, ICAR-CIPHET, discussed the use of millet in various products, including chocolates, smoothies, ready-to-cook mixes, and malt-based health beverages. He also recommended regular millets in diets to prevent lifestyle diseases and explored the potential health benefits of millet grass based on scientific research.
Dr. Manju Bala, Course Director and Head, FG&OP Division, provided insights into the activities of the 21-day program.
The program provided attendees with innovative methods for millet processing, storage, and value addition.
(Source: ICAR–Central Institute of Post–Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana)
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