Godrej event on farmernomics

I love how @godrej_group comes up with such amazing initiatives to raise awareness among people especially of today's generation. This event was dedicated to the future of agriculture, talking about #farmernomics . Experts from the food and agriculture industry spoke about issues in agriculture and food habits in lay man's language and gave an insight to how Indian agriculture is performing.

One of the main focus of the event was to talk about 'millets' and the consumption of especially local produce to inculcate a healthy lifestyle. And I think we should all inculcate millets as not only is it healthy but also an easier way of cultivating, budget friendly and tasty. Rather than going for quinnoa or other foreign versions , our very own ragi, rajgira , jowar are better alternatives to include in our diet.
Let us also understand what millets exactly are.

Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. 

Now it's proven that millets are high on calcium and protein therefore is a better alternative than rice and wheat. It is also easier to grow since it needs less water. The only con here is that it requires more time therefore more gas to cook.

Godrej has taken up the initiative of cultivating these products as well as empowering women to do the same. It was amazing to see some of them coming from various parts of India and talking about how they have learnt and become independent.

There was a talk by some influential people who gave an insight as well as tips on how a common middle class man can bring a better lifestyle in their lives.
There was chef Harpal Singh Sokhi who gave us ideas on how to make millet more tasty and easier to cook. Especially for children. Some ideas he gave are ragi halwa that is best for those who have a sweet tooth. There was Dr Yasmin Ali Haque and Kurush Dalal who gave an insight into the problem of malnutrition and how much we need millets to sustain.

The event was followed by a millet inspired lunch and a token by godrej consisting of various millets and a cookbook to try out some amazing recipes.
The food had a Tamilian touch to it. There was jackfruit ragi biryani , millet rice , jowar halwa, millet payasam , ragi dosa and all other vegetables and chicken made with millet.
And I must not forget to compliment the godrej one location, especially the godrej wall where every product by godrej was up for display.

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