Supporting Millet Mission, this Chhattisgarh cafe sells wholesome cereal-based dishes

Express News Service

RAIPUR: Millets cafe in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh would possibly appear like every other good customary restaurant however will shock guests who achieve an perception into the inherent advantages of the nutri-cereals used to organize varied relishing meals objects listed within the menu. The cafe’s position goes past any typical consuming place because it enlightens the shoppers, too.

Launched in May final 12 months by the Raigarh district administration, the aim stays to create consciousness concerning the typically uncared for millets having large well being advantages moreover to assist the “Millet Mission” initiative of the state authorities. The United Nations has declared 2023 because the International Year of Millets beneath the ambition propagated by the Indian authorities. Chhattisgarh, typically cited as ‘rice bowl’, goals to change into the millet hub of the nation.

“Millets are highly nutritious but their potential benefits remain overlooked and ignored. The approach with multi-departmental convergence is key to achieve millet promotion”, stated Bhim Singh, who conceptualised it whereas he was Raigarh collector.

Singh labored with an built-in venture for enhancing manufacturing, procurement and consumption of millets, particularly Ragi with collaboration with Transforming Rural India Foundation. The possession of the restaurant is with Vikas Mahila Kshetra Sangh, a nationwide city livelihood mission self-help group organisation, that runs it with constructive outcomes.  

“We not just offer a range of healthy food in our self-sustainable face but one can relish th dishes here”, stated Rohini Patnaik, who heads the operation of the cafe. Food connoisseurs are moved by the favored dishes reminiscent of millet cheela, dosa, millet momos, millet pizza, millet manchurian and kodo biryani amongst others. 

RAIPUR: Millets cafe in Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh would possibly appear like every other good customary restaurant however will shock guests who achieve an perception into the inherent advantages of the nutri-cereals used to organize varied relishing meals objects listed within the menu. The cafe’s position goes past any typical consuming place because it enlightens the shoppers, too.

Launched in May final 12 months by the Raigarh district administration, the aim stays to create consciousness concerning the typically uncared for millets having large well being advantages moreover to assist the “Millet Mission” initiative of the state authorities. The United Nations has declared 2023 because the International Year of Millets beneath the ambition propagated by the Indian authorities. Chhattisgarh, typically cited as ‘rice bowl’, goals to change into the millet hub of the nation.

“Millets are highly nutritious but their potential benefits remain overlooked and ignored. The approach with multi-departmental convergence is key to achieve millet promotion”, stated Bhim Singh, who conceptualised it whereas he was Raigarh collector.

Singh labored with an built-in venture for enhancing manufacturing, procurement and consumption of millets, particularly Ragi with collaboration with Transforming Rural India Foundation. The possession of the restaurant is with Vikas Mahila Kshetra Sangh, a nationwide city livelihood mission self-help group organisation, that runs it with constructive outcomes.  

“We not just offer a range of healthy food in our self-sustainable face but one can relish th dishes here”, stated Rohini Patnaik, who heads the operation of the cafe. Food connoisseurs are moved by the favored dishes reminiscent of millet cheela, dosa, millet momos, millet pizza, millet manchurian and kodo biryani amongst others.