Eat Right Millets Mela was organized at Chowrasta, Darjeeling on 27th Feb '23 by FSSAI, Eastern Region to raise awareness about millets and their health benefits and to showcase India’s diversity in millets production, recipes, cuisines, and value-added products.
The Mela witnessed a demonstration of various types of millets and millet-based recipes through various stalls. Various events like the cooking contest, poster making contest, slogan writing, and quiz cultural programs were organized to raise mass awareness around millets among people of all age groups.
A Cyclothon was also flagged off the same day to spread awareness about millets and their benefits. The event saw enthusiastic participation from 500 people from all walks of life.