Overview
- McDonald’s India introduced a burger featuring a bun developed with indigenous research from the Mysuru-based CFTRI under CSIR.
- Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised the launch, calling it a "Videshi to Swadeshi" moment on X.
- Media accounts describe a bun using five millets—bajra, ragi, jowar, proso, and kodo—with millets comprising about 22% of the mix.
- Coverage emphasizes millets’ higher fibre and micronutrients and their lower resource needs relative to refined cereals.
- Outlets have not detailed nationwide availability, sourcing, or verified nutrition outcomes beyond company and official statements.