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Millets will soon be introduced in Indira Canteens and mid-day meals: Karnataka Chief Minister

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that millets would be introduced in Indira Canteens, mid-day meals in schools, anganwadis, and public distribution system.

Inaugurating the three-day International Trade Fair on Millets and Organics organised by the Department of Agriculture in association with various organisations in Bengaluru, Mr. Siddaramaiah said he would soon convene a meeting of officials from the departments of Food, Agriculture, Education, RDPR, and Municipalities to discuss the modalities for introduction of millets.

This was necessary considering the health benefits and nutritional value of millets, he observed.

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