Millet biscuits from Telangana's tribal women gets PM Modi's praise in ‘Mann Ki Baat'
HYDERABAD: The tribal women of Bhadrachalam, who are making millet biscuits under the name 'Bhadradri Millets Magic, found a mention in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Maan Ki Baat'.
During the 123rd episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi praised their work, highlighting the significant health benefits of millets. He said that millet biscuits are being exported to both domestic and international markets.
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