PVS Speaker holds dialogue on millets with famend scientist Padma Shri Dr. Khadar Vali
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker S. Kultar Singh Sandhwan held dialogue with famend scientist, pure well being professional Padma Shri Dr. Khadar Vali on disease-free wholesome life-style with millets weight loss program.
Throughout the transient program at his official residence right here, the Speaker mentioned that the United Nations Basic Meeting has declared 2023 because the Worldwide 12 months of Millets. He mentioned that the millets, that are one of many oldest meals recognized to mankind, are usually not solely useful for our well being but in addition good for nature because the small-seeded and hardy crops are resilient to adjustments in local weather, and the consumption of water can also be much less for producing millet grains.
Dialogue different elements, the ‘Millet Man of India’ Padma Shri Dr. Khadar Vali mentioned that millets or small-seeded meals, that are wealthy in proteins, antioxidants, minerals, fiber and different vitamins, assist to decrease blood sugar and levels of cholesterol. Meals ready with millets helps in eliminating illnesses, mentioned Dr. Vali, whereas urging the dignatries to undertake the millets of their day after day life to stay a wholesome life.
Later, Well being Minister Dr. Balbir Singh, Sports activities and Setting Minister Mr. Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, MLAs, greater officers of the departments and different dignitaries tasted the meals ready with millets similar to Kodhra (kodo millet), Kangni (foxtail millet), Ragi (finger millet), Jowar (Sorghum millet) and Bajra (pearl millet) and hosted by the Speaker. Mr. Umendra Dutt from Kheti Virasat Mission was additionally current on this event.