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Food
Former Uttarakhand CM urges shift to millet momos, calling for maida ban
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 03:17 PM
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The former chief minister of Uttarakhand has advocated replacing wheat‑flour momos with millet‑based versions, urging a move away from maida.
The former chief minister of Uttarakhand publicly urged food vendors and consumers to replace wheat‑flour (maida) momos with those made from millet (mandua). He highlighted the health benefits of millet, noting its higher fiber and nutrient content compared with refined wheat flour.
In a brief statement, the ex‑CM called for a broader shift toward millet‑based snacks, suggesting that restaurants and street‑food stalls could diversify their menus by offering millet momos. He said the change would support both public health and the state's agricultural sector, which cultivates large quantities of millet.
The call comes as part of a growing national conversation about reducing refined flour consumption and promoting indigenous grains. While no specific policy measures were announced, the former leader indicated that state authorities could facilitate the transition through awareness campaigns and support for millet farmers.
In a brief statement, the ex‑CM called for a broader shift toward millet‑based snacks, suggesting that restaurants and street‑food stalls could diversify their menus by offering millet momos. He said the change would support both public health and the state's agricultural sector, which cultivates large quantities of millet.
The call comes as part of a growing national conversation about reducing refined flour consumption and promoting indigenous grains. While no specific policy measures were announced, the former leader indicated that state authorities could facilitate the transition through awareness campaigns and support for millet farmers.