BAU Launches Healthy Ragi Noodles, Neera Cans to Combat Malnutrition
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News18•26-01-2026, 12:23
BAU Launches Healthy Ragi Noodles, Neera Cans to Combat Malnutrition
- •Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, has developed Ragi and Jowar noodles as part of a 'Nutri Tiffin Box' initiative.
- •The goal is to offer a healthy alternative to junk food, combat malnutrition in children, and reintroduce millets into diets.
- •These millet-based noodles are rich in calcium, iron, and fiber, crucial for children's physical development.
- •BAU also launched bottled Neera made from dates, aiming to provide a healthy alternative to cold drinks and support the Pasi community.
- •Plans are underway to market these products through Jeevika Didis, and at Patna and Purnia airports, and high-tech railway stations.
Why It Matters: BAU innovates with Ragi noodles and date Neera to promote health, combat malnutrition, and support local communities.
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