Eat Right Millets Mela was organised in, New Town, Kolkata on 17th Feb '23 by FSSAI, Eastern Region to raise awareness about millets and its health benefits and to show case India’s diversity in millets production, recipes, cuisines and value added products.
The Mela witnessed demonstration of various types of millets, and millet based recipes through various stalls. Various events like cooking contest, poster making contest, slogan writing, quiz cultural programs were organised 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 its benefits. The event saw enthusiastic participation from 500 people from all walks of life.