Overview
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced on X that McDonald’s is serving a “Millet Bun Burger” in India.
- He said the bun uses indigenous technology from CSIR–CFTRI in Mysuru and called it a proud moment.
- The Centre used the phrase “Videshi turns to Swadeshi,” asserting Indian nutrition is reshaping global food trends.
- Reports connect the step to India’s millet push following the UN’s designation of 2023 as the International Year of Millets after New Delhi’s lobbying.
- Articles cite millets’ touted benefits such as high fiber, a low glycemic index and being gluten-free, while no direct McDonald’s statement appears in the coverage.