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HKMCF, ICAR-IIMR Sign Pact to Bring Millets to Public Feeding Programs

The pact links millet research to HKMCF’s mass kitchens to move the grains into public menus.

Overview

  • The agreement was signed at HKMCF’s Hi-Tech Kitchen in Hyderabad with leaders from both institutions in attendance.
  • The collaboration focuses on developing and standardizing millet-based recipes suitable for large-scale kitchens.
  • The partners will conduct training and awareness programs while sharing best practices on processing, nutrition, and value addition.
  • The MoU envisions direct sourcing from millet-growing farmers to ensure quality supplies and support farm incomes.
  • HKMCF’s network, which serves about 2.5 lakh meals daily through state canteens, offers a platform to scale millet-based meals.