Convention of North East states begins
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, March 04 2024: Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Monday inaugurated the two-day Regional Convention of North East States organised by Central Agricultural University, Imphal and National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Imphal at College of Agriculture, CAU on Monday.

A statement by the Governor's secretariat informed that Anusuiya Uikey launched the Convention on 'Available Millets in North Eastern Region of Bharat and its Benefit in Nutrition, Mid-Day Meal (MDM), Anganwadis and Take Home Raashan'.

She inspected the exhibition stalls at the venue and lauded efforts of the participants for introducing millet-based products which invariably contribute to a healthy life.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor stated, in view of the increasing importance of millets, there is a need to discuss the role of millets in the present times.

She also mentioned that millets have a long history in ancient Indian civilization and it has been a staple food in many cultures for thousands of years.

She continued that millets diet can be a nutritious food option for children as it can enhance the brain development and overall growth of children and also solve the problem of malnutrition in children.

Mentioning importance of such programme, the Governor pointed out that regional conference provides platform for dialogue among all stakeholders to promote the use of millets in improving child nutrition and develop collaborative work.

She also mentioned that due to its high value, the government of India declared 2018 as the 'National Year of Millets' and the United Nations General Assembly in its 7th session declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the statement continued.

The Governor also stressed on the importance of healthy lifestyles to continue on various aspects of life and urged all to stay healthy to make the nation healthy, it added.

The function was attended by CAU vice chancellor Anupam Mishra, CAU College of Food Technology dean Ng Iboyaima Singh, MCPCR chairman Keisham Pradipkumar, Social Welfare director Ng Uttam Singh, NCPCR senior technical expert Shaista K Shah, and dean College of Agriculture Indira Sarangthem as president, guests of honour and convenor respectively.

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