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NEW DELHI: In a move to promote healthy food practices among the defence personnel, the Ministry of Defence has decided to include a millet-based menu in the messes, canteens and other food outlets of armed forces. The ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on this on Thursday.
The agreement was signed by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Lieutenant General Preet Mohinder Singh, director general (supplies and transport) from the defence ministry and Inoshi Sharma, executive director, FSSAI, were also present.
According to a statement issued by the Union Health Ministry, the move aims to create awareness about the nutritional benefits of diet diversity and millet-based food products among the personnel. “This collaboration will also ensure training of food handlers and chefs of mess, canteens and other food outlets of the armed forces on food safety and hygiene, as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,” the statement said.
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