MoD, FSSAI sign MoU to promote use of millets among Armed Forces personnel
   Date :14-Jul-2023

MoD, FSSAI sign MoU 
 
 
Delhi Bureau and Agenciies
NEW DELHI, 
THE Defence Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) have joined hands to promote use of millets and healthy eating practices among Armed Forces personnel, officials said on Thursday. An MoU was signed in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya here. The two Union Ministers also unveiled a book “Healthy Recipes for Defence” to promote consumption of ‘Shree Anna’ (millets) and its health benefits, the defence wing of the PIB said in a statement.
 
The MoU aims to promote use of millets and healthy eating practices among the armed forces personnel, and ensure availability of safe and nutritious food to them. The MoU was signed by Director General (Supplies and Transport) Lt Gen Preet Mohindera Singh on behalf of the Ministry of Defence and CEO, FSSAI, G Kamala Vardhana Rao. It aims to create awareness about the nutritional benefits of diet diversity and millet-based food products among the personnel. The MoU will also pave the way for the introduction of millet-based menus in mess, canteens and other food outlets under the Defence Ministry, the statement said.
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