At a time when the two extremes of malnourishment and obesity plague large portions of the world, India, has taken it upon herself to educate the masses about these small-seeded grasses that are highly beneficial to human health.Millet despite being rich source of protein and antioxidants with high nutritional value have never been considered fashionable foods, however, India has done remarkably well when it has come to meeting the caloric needs and demands of her people.India, the world’s largest producer, and the world’s second-largest exporter of millet are hoping to change the humble millet’s reputation worldwide.
Recognizing the immense health benefits of millet, Dr. Khadar Vali, the renowned “Millet Man of India” and Padmashri awardee, has taken a significant step towards promoting this ancient grain. Dr. Khadar Vali, dedicates Meal-O-Millet, an exclusive kitchen on millet and organic food for the people of Kolkata. This initiative aims to introduce and popularize millet as a healthy and sustainable dietary choice.
Meal-O-Millet, Bengal’s first millet kitchen, proudly launches a ground-breaking initiative aimed at promoting healthy, sustainable eating. The visionary behind this endeavour, Shri Tirthankar Paul, has over two decades of experience leading Cygnus Advertising (I) Pvt. Ltd. With Meal-O-Millet, Mr. Paul expands his expertise into the culinary world, creating Cygnus Culinary Services (CCS), which manages the vibrant cloud kitchen “Maati” and now takes on the exciting challenge of introducing millet-based dishes to Bengal.
Driven by a deep commitment towards societal well-being, Shri Tirthankar Paul launched Meal-O-Millet as part of his broader vision to raise awareness about millet and organic products as a nutritious, eco-friendly alternative to conventional grains.
