Kotpad, Nov 12 (UDN): The 10th Millets Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Government Girls’ High School in Kotpad. The programme highlighted the nutritional benefits and importance of millet-based food, particularly finger millet (ragi), in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
On the occasion, students prepared a variety of delicious and nutritious dishes using ragi, including laddoos, cakes, soup, lassi and chakuli. Later, ragi soup was distributed among all the students. They were also educated about the health benefits of millet-based food and its significance as an integral part of India’s traditional food culture.
The programme was organised under the leadership of Headmistress Damayanti Sahu. Teachers Ratikanta Mohanty, Ajay Pradhan, Mahima, Akash Bibhar, Bishra Das, Subhashish Panda, Sasmita Randhari, Saita Golari, Priyadarshini Mandal, Banita Mohanty, Rupasi Mohanty and Physical Education Teacher Prabhasini Limal extended their cooperation.
At the conclusion, students were encouraged to include millets in their daily diets and make these nutritious traditional foods a regular part of their lifestyle.