Madurai: A traditional millet food festival was organized at the Madurai Institute of Social Sciences by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation and food safety department on Friday.
The festival was inaugurated by district collector M S Sangeetha.
Government school students, NGOs and college students were invited to a cooking competition in which the best dish made out of millet was given a cash prize.A prize of `5,000 was given to a dish made by a group of students from various government schools in the district.
Food safety department, designated officer Jayarama Pandian said that in the last one year as many as eight food mela have been conducted and more than 20,000 students were made aware of the importance of millets.
Students from various colleges and schools have put up around 20 stalls displaying various healthy dishes made out of different type of millets. The health benefits of each millet was displayed at the festival.
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The festival was inaugurated by district collector M S Sangeetha.
Government school students, NGOs and college students were invited to a cooking competition in which the best dish made out of millet was given a cash prize.A prize of `5,000 was given to a dish made by a group of students from various government schools in the district.
Food safety department, designated officer Jayarama Pandian said that in the last one year as many as eight food mela have been conducted and more than 20,000 students were made aware of the importance of millets.
Students from various colleges and schools have put up around 20 stalls displaying various healthy dishes made out of different type of millets. The health benefits of each millet was displayed at the festival.
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Millet prices surge up to 100% as MNCs enter market with pasta, noodles, snacks & erratic weather hits supply
Prices of millets like ragi, jowar, and brown top have surged 40-100% in a year. Factors include International Year of Millets campaigns, multinational companies entering the market, and unpredictable weather. New millet-based products like pasta and snacks have increased demand. Startups face challenges in sourcing high-quality millets due to weather conditions. Drought in Jowar-growing areas and excessive rainfall in brown top crop areas have led to a decline in millet production. Prices of jowar and ragi have risen by 150% and 45% respectively, making them unaffordable. Millet prices experience monthly jumps of 15-20% and are subject to fluctuations.
Prices of millets like ragi, jowar, and brown top have surged 40-100% in a year. Factors include International Year of Millets campaigns, multinational companies entering the market, and unpredictable weather. New millet-based products like pasta and snacks have increased demand. Startups face challenges in sourcing high-quality millets due to weather conditions. Drought in Jowar-growing areas and excessive rainfall in brown top crop areas have led to a decline in millet production. Prices of jowar and ragi have risen by 150% and 45% respectively, making them unaffordable. Millet prices experience monthly jumps of 15-20% and are subject to fluctuations.
Over 70 students of Sangrur Meritorious School hospitalized due to food poisoning
Over 70 students from a meritorious school in Sangrur district of Punjab were admitted to the hospital due to food poisoning. The police have booked the contractor and mess manager under attempt to murder charges. Sangrur deputy commissioner assured that the situation is under control. Health authorities revealed that 18 students were initially hospitalized, with 14 discharged and four under observation. On a subsequent day, 36 more students were admitted, and 39 are currently under observation. Additionally, around 20 students were admitted to PGI Ghabdan, with stable health.
Over 70 students from a meritorious school in Sangrur district of Punjab were admitted to the hospital due to food poisoning. The police have booked the contractor and mess manager under attempt to murder charges. Sangrur deputy commissioner assured that the situation is under control. Health authorities revealed that 18 students were initially hospitalized, with 14 discharged and four under observation. On a subsequent day, 36 more students were admitted, and 39 are currently under observation. Additionally, around 20 students were admitted to PGI Ghabdan, with stable health.
Assam to reserve 5% seats in engineering colleges for state-run school students
The cabinet meeting in Tinsukia decided to reserve 5% of seats in government engineering colleges for students who attended government schools from grades 7 to 12. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned that the quota only applies to engineering colleges, not medical colleges. The cabinet also authorized three projects worth Rs 438.27 crore to promote industrial growth in Assam, including a Tata Group hotel in Kaziranga, a Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati, and a bamboo crash barrier manufacturing unit in Bongaigaon. These projects are expected to create 1,400 new jobs. Additionally, Sarma announced the creation of the CSR Authority of Assam, to be led by an IAS officer, to attract more CSR funding for the state.
The cabinet meeting in Tinsukia decided to reserve 5% of seats in government engineering colleges for students who attended government schools from grades 7 to 12. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mentioned that the quota only applies to engineering colleges, not medical colleges. The cabinet also authorized three projects worth Rs 438.27 crore to promote industrial growth in Assam, including a Tata Group hotel in Kaziranga, a Radisson Blu hotel in Guwahati, and a bamboo crash barrier manufacturing unit in Bongaigaon. These projects are expected to create 1,400 new jobs. Additionally, Sarma announced the creation of the CSR Authority of Assam, to be led by an IAS officer, to attract more CSR funding for the state.
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