HKMCF signs MoU with IIMR to boost millet-based nutrition

The Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) has signed an MoU with the ICAR–Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, to promote millet-based food initiatives. The foundation currently partners with state governments in public feeding programmes, serving 2.5 lakh meals daily.

Hyderabad: In a step towards strengthening nutritional security and promoting sustainable food systems, Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation (HKMCF) has signed a MoU with the ICAR – Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad.

The collaboration aims to promote millet-based food initiatives through knowledge sharing, recipe development, training, and awareness programmes. This association brings together HKMCF’s extensive experience in large-scale food service and welfare programs with IIMR’s expertise in millet research, nutrition, and value addition, paving the way for healthier and sustainable dietary practices.

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Currently HKMCF partners with various State Governments in implementing flagship public feeding programs like Indiramma canteens and Bhojanamrita (Telangana), Anna canteens (Andhra Pradesh) among others and cumulatively feeds about 2.5 lakh meals daily.

The MoU signing ceremony, held at Hare Krishna movement Charitable Foundation Kokapet, was presided over by Sri Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa Prabhuji, President of Hare Krishna Movement Charitable Foundation, & Regional President, Akshaya Patra Foundation, Telangana & AP along with the presence of Dr. C. Tara Satyavathi, Director, ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad. The event also witnessed the presence of CEO of HKMCF, Sri Kaunteya Dasa Prabhuji and other functionaries of IIMR and HKMCF.