Training cum Method Demonstration – Low-Cost Millet Recipies by AICRP on Women in Agriculture, Hyderabad on 05.02.2026 at Nanajipur

Malnutrition is responsible for many health conditions than any other causes or diseases with under nutrition causing 45.0% of deaths in children below five years mainly in low and middle-income countries due to lack of nutrient sufficient diets. People with healthy eating patterns live longer and lower the risk of serious life style diseases. For people with chronic diseases, healthy eating can help manage these conditions and prevent complications. The three keys to optimal nutrition are balance, quality and timing. To maintain balanced diet, eating from all or most of the food groups is very essential. Eating the right amount for carrying out daily activities, feel satisfied and energized. It supports the body muscles, boosts immunity, strengthens bones, lowers risk of lifestyle diseases, supports healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding along with normal functioning of digestive system. Low cost millet recipes are essential to ensure access to nutritious food while managing household expenses among low and middle – income groups during these times of high food inflation. They promote healthier eating by encouraging the use of whole ingredients, reduce food waste, save time and help households avoid expensive, processed or convenience foods. In this context, AICRP on Women in Agriculture, PJTAU organised a training cum method demonstration on various low-cost millet recipes to farm women on 18.02.2026. Scientists Dr. Jessie Suneetha W and Dr. Swetha Kodali participated in this programme where they were demonstrated the preparation of ragi malt incorporated with beetroot juice and jaggery to improved the iron intake for overcoming iron deficiency iron. Lemon juice is added to provide vitamin C that helps in improving the iron absorption from the body. The other millets like pearl millet, sorghum, brown top millet, foxtail millet, barnyard millet, kodo millet, little millet, proso millet and pearl millet also can be used to prepare the malt replacing finger millet.