A two-day organic trade fair 'Savayava and Siri Dhanya Mela', organised jointly by Jaivik Krishik Society, Department of Horticulture and the Department of Agriculture, was inaugurated near the bandstand in Cubbon Park on Saturday.
Inaugurating the fair, Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda spoke about the benefits of millets. "Earlier, the number of dishes prepared using millets were limited. But now, even ragi biscuits are available," Gowda said.
To make growing millets profitable, the state government will write to the Centre seeking an increase of Rs 700 per tonne in the minimum support price for ragi and jowar.
"We are conducting such organic fairs in cities to promote millets based on their health benefits," Gowda added. Three permanent kiosks -- an organic products store by Jaivik, a Hopcoms outlet and a plant nursery by the horticulture department - were inaugurated near the bandstand, behind Venkatappa Art Gallery. An undertaking of the agriculture department, the kiosks have been built in an earth-friendly design with recycled wood and natural plaster to leave a minimal footprint.
Close to 60 stalls selling organic vegetables, seeds, cosmetics, organic detergents, mosquito repellents gardening tools, organic manure and those giving information on terrace gardening and hydroponics have been set up.
Varieties of millets are available at the stalls, along with recipe books and cooked millet dishes like pongal, bisibele bath and payasam. Dwiji Guru, who works with non-profits to promote millet as a food grain, explained its benefits. "Unlike rice, the fibre content is high in millets. Because of this, the release of glucose into the blood is slower and it makes it the ideal food to prevent lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity."
Aishwarya Dinesh, a teacher, was visiting Cubbon Park when she walked into the fair out of curiosity. "I have not been into organic food before but I tried the millet dishes here and found them tasty. They have an exciting variety of plants, too," she said.![]( "Visitors at the Organic Mela organised by the Department of Agriculture at Cubbon Park on Saturday. dh photo")
A two-day organic trade fair 'Savayava and Siri Dhanya Mela’, organised jointly by Jaivik Krishik Society, Department of Horticulture and the Department of Agriculture, was inaugurated near the bandstand in Cubbon Park on Saturday.
Inaugurating the fair, Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda spoke about the benefits of millets. "Earlier, the number of dishes prepared using millets were limited. But now, even ragi biscuits are available,” Gowda said.
To make growing millets profitable, the state government will write to the Centre seeking an increase of Rs 700 per tonne in the minimum support price for ragi and jowar.
"We are conducting such organic fairs in cities to promote millets based on their health benefits,” Gowda added. Three permanent kiosks -- an organic products store by Jaivik, a Hopcoms outlet and a plant nursery by the horticulture department - were inaugurated near the bandstand, behind Venkatappa Art Gallery. An undertaking of the agriculture department, the kiosks have been built in an earth-friendly design with recycled wood and natural plaster to leave a minimal footprint.
Close to 60 stalls selling organic vegetables, seeds, cosmetics, organic detergents, mosquito repellents gardening tools, organic manure and those giving information on terrace gardening and hydroponics have been set up.
Varieties of millets are available at the stalls, along with recipe books and cooked millet dishes like pongal, bisibele bath and payasam. Dwiji Guru, who works with non-profits to promote millet as a food grain, explained its benefits. "Unlike rice, the fibre content is high in millets. Because of this, the release of glucose into the blood is slower and it makes it the ideal food to prevent lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity.”
Aishwarya Dinesh, a teacher, was visiting Cubbon Park when she walked into the fair out of curiosity. "I have not been into organic food before but I tried the millet dishes here and found them tasty. They have an exciting variety of plants, too,” she said.
Inaugurating the fair, Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda spoke about the benefits of millets. "Earlier, the number of dishes prepared using millets were limited. But now, even ragi biscuits are available," Gowda said.
To make growing millets profitable, the state government will write to the Centre seeking an increase of Rs 700 per tonne in the minimum support price for ragi and jowar.
"We are conducting such organic fairs in cities to promote millets based on their health benefits," Gowda added. Three permanent kiosks -- an organic products store by Jaivik, a Hopcoms outlet and a plant nursery by the horticulture department - were inaugurated near the bandstand, behind Venkatappa Art Gallery. An undertaking of the agriculture department, the kiosks have been built in an earth-friendly design with recycled wood and natural plaster to leave a minimal footprint.
Close to 60 stalls selling organic vegetables, seeds, cosmetics, organic detergents, mosquito repellents gardening tools, organic manure and those giving information on terrace gardening and hydroponics have been set up.
Varieties of millets are available at the stalls, along with recipe books and cooked millet dishes like pongal, bisibele bath and payasam. Dwiji Guru, who works with non-profits to promote millet as a food grain, explained its benefits. "Unlike rice, the fibre content is high in millets. Because of this, the release of glucose into the blood is slower and it makes it the ideal food to prevent lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity."
Aishwarya Dinesh, a teacher, was visiting Cubbon Park when she walked into the fair out of curiosity. "I have not been into organic food before but I tried the millet dishes here and found them tasty. They have an exciting variety of plants, too," she said.
A two-day organic trade fair 'Savayava and Siri Dhanya Mela’, organised jointly by Jaivik Krishik Society, Department of Horticulture and the Department of Agriculture, was inaugurated near the bandstand in Cubbon Park on Saturday. Inaugurating the fair, Agriculture Minister Krishna Byre Gowda spoke about the benefits of millets. "Earlier, the number of dishes prepared using millets were limited. But now, even ragi biscuits are available,” Gowda said.
To make growing millets profitable, the state government will write to the Centre seeking an increase of Rs 700 per tonne in the minimum support price for ragi and jowar.
"We are conducting such organic fairs in cities to promote millets based on their health benefits,” Gowda added. Three permanent kiosks -- an organic products store by Jaivik, a Hopcoms outlet and a plant nursery by the horticulture department - were inaugurated near the bandstand, behind Venkatappa Art Gallery. An undertaking of the agriculture department, the kiosks have been built in an earth-friendly design with recycled wood and natural plaster to leave a minimal footprint.
Close to 60 stalls selling organic vegetables, seeds, cosmetics, organic detergents, mosquito repellents gardening tools, organic manure and those giving information on terrace gardening and hydroponics have been set up.
Varieties of millets are available at the stalls, along with recipe books and cooked millet dishes like pongal, bisibele bath and payasam. Dwiji Guru, who works with non-profits to promote millet as a food grain, explained its benefits. "Unlike rice, the fibre content is high in millets. Because of this, the release of glucose into the blood is slower and it makes it the ideal food to prevent lifestyle diseases like diabetes and obesity.”
Aishwarya Dinesh, a teacher, was visiting Cubbon Park when she walked into the fair out of curiosity. "I have not been into organic food before but I tried the millet dishes here and found them tasty. They have an exciting variety of plants, too,” she said.