Jammu, Apr 06 : In Jammu and Kashmir, the Food & Drugs Administration of the Union Territory, in collaboration with the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), is going to organise an Eat Right Millet Mela (ERMM) in Jammu and a Walkathon in both Katra and Jammu towns.

Our Jammu Correspondent reports that the Eat Right Millet Walkathon will take place at Fountain Chowk in Katra on April 7 at 8 AM and at Government Women College, Gandhi Nagar Jammu on April 8 at 10 AM. The Eat Right Millet Mela will feature various activities such as cultural programs, painting and poster competitions, rangoli and food stalls showcasing millet-based food items. These events aim to promote the inclusion of millets in daily meals to prevent lifestyle non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, improve cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.