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Jammu: The first millet restaurant in Jammu and Kashmir has opened in the Pathwal area of Kathua district, launched by a women’s self-help group (SHG) that has gained significant recognition. The ‘Krishna Millet’ restaurant, located in Hiranagar near the India-Pakistan International Border, offers a variety of traditional dishes made from coarse grains like millet, maize, and ragi, along with popular items like dosa and momos.
This initiative is part of the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP) for 2024-25, which aims to promote the consumption of nutritious millets such as Ragi and Jowar, highlighting their health benefits. It also aligns with the United Nations’ designation of 2023 as the “International Year of Millet.”
The restaurant operates from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., allowing customers to enjoy nutritious meals at their convenience while supporting local women entrepreneurs and sustainable agriculture. Pooja, who leads the SHG, expressed her excitement about the positive response to the restaurant, which not only provides healthy food but also improves the quality of life for the ten women in her group.
In addition to millet dishes, the restaurant serves organically grown vegetables and chapattis made on a stove. Kathua’s growing reputation as a millet-producing district highlights its potential for sustainable agriculture. The opening of this restaurant reflects the district administration’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles, empowering women, and fostering sustainability.
Kathua’s Additional District Development Commissioner, Surinder Mohan Sharma, praised the initiative, stating that as people develop a taste for coarse grains, it will serve as a healthier alternative to fast food. He emphasized that the efforts of both the Central and state governments have empowered these women, making them a source of inspiration.
