AIIMS Bhubaneswar introduces millets in diets of patients, students

With an aim to provide healthy and nutritious food to the students and indoor patients, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has introduced Millets in the diet of its students and patients admitted to the hospital.

The initiative was kicked started by the Executive Director Dr Ashutosh Biswas on April 2 to mark the auspicious occasion of Utkal Dibasa and G20 Jan Bhagidari campaign.

“We are really enthusiastic to introduce Millets in the diet of our students and patients. We believe that it will provide the patients the essential fibres they need to recover quickly. We are committed to provide the best care to our patients and this is one of the many steps we are taking in that direction," Biswas said on the occasion.

He said that students will also get rich nutrients and minerals from the locally available food, which will take care of their weight and immunity.

Drawing inspiration from the Prime Minister’s call to make ‘Jan Bhagidari’ a strong element of India’s G20 Presidency, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has planned a series of programmes for the month.

“As a part of the campaign, AIIMS Bhubaneswar has introduced Millets in the diet of students and patients on “Utkal Dibasa”, informed Registrar of the institute, BB Mishra.

To create awareness about the health benefits of millets and spread the message to the public, a meeting was organised at the OPD of the institute. A handbook on Millet “Millets on Health Benefits and Diseases” written by Biswas was unveiled on the occasion.