Suttur, October 17, 2022: The ICAR JSS Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Suttur arranged for a live online telecast of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sammelan on October 17, 2022, alongside organizing a program to commemorate World Food Day.
As part of the event, a millets cooking competition took place, with Smt. N. Jamuna Urs, a retired Home Scientist from ICAR JSS KVK, serving as the judge and chief guest. Smt. Urs shed light on this year’s theme for World Food Day, “Leave No One Behind.” She emphasized the need to address malnutrition and encouraged participants to strive for better nutrition and prevent food wastage.
Expressing her delight at the significant participation of women, Smt. Rajamma Madappa, the President of Biligere Gram Panchayat, encouraged women to make the most of the program and its offerings.
Smt. H.V. Divya, Senior Scientist and Head (Incharge) of ICAR JSS KVK, translated the address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the PM Kisan Sammelan. She highlighted the utilization of nano urea and the government’s initiatives to double farmers’ income, urging participants to take advantage of the Pradhan Mantri Atma Nirbhar Bharath scheme.
Sri Gangappa Hipparagi, the KVK Farm Manager, emphasized the importance of learning about nutritious food preparation and consumption.
Twelve women participated in the Millets Food Competition, which coincided with the celebration of World Food Day and International Millets Year 2023. The participants showcased their culinary skills by preparing a variety of millet-based dishes such as Ragi noodles, Kodo millet Kajjaya, Little millet Nippattu, Chakkuli, Foxtail millet Upma, and Ragi laddu.
Smt. Ratnamma Hosakote secured the first place, followed by Smt. Madhuri M. in second place and Smt. Sudha Hadinaru in third place. The winners of the millet food competition received well-deserved prizes.
The event saw the participation of Smt. Bhagya, Dharmastala Rural Development Program Officer, Self Help Group women, Daan Foundation SHG women, students from NOIDA University, and JSS KVK staff members. Dr. Vinay G.M., the Horticulture Scientist at JSS KVK, extended a warm welcome, and Smt. Netravathi Ettinamani skillfully managed the program.
