Union Minister Shri Kulaste and Shri Patel inaugurate local product fair

On the occasion of the launch of Kodo-Kutki Tihar, Union Minister of State for Food Processing and Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel said that programmes like Kodo-Kutki Tihar are important to promote local products and provide market. He said that the food and lifestyle of our ancestors was environment based and pollution free. We all should adopt their food and lifestyle for a healthy life. Shri Patel said that the food grains used by the ancestors, Kodo-Kutki and coarse grains are in great demand in the market today. The whole world is returning to India’s lifestyle and food. We all should cherish and preserve the ancient traditions. “Kodo-Kutki Tihar” is a commendable step in this direction. Shri Patel gave detailed information about the planned efforts being made by the Central Government to improve the lives of common people. He also discussed about Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal-Jeevan Mission, electricity, Pradhan Mantri Awas and other public welfare schemes.