{"id":4032,"date":"2026-01-03T14:24:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:24:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/?p=4032"},"modified":"2026-01-03T14:24:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:24:17","slug":"186-crpf-battalion-hosts-millets-mela-promotes-healthy-living-through-tradition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/?p=4032","title":{"rendered":"186 CRPF Battalion Hosts Millets Mela, Promotes Healthy Living Through Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NAMSAI, Jan 3: The 186 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organized a vibrant Millets Mela on January 3, at the battalion campus, showcasing the richness of traditional, nutritious and health-oriented food practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mela witnessed enthusiastic participation from CRPF personnel and their family members, who set up a variety of stalls featuring innovative and delicious millet-based dishes. The colorful display and aroma of the dishes drew wide appreciation from visitors, underlining the growing importance of millets in promoting healthy lifestyles and sustainable food habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-03-at-1.55.24-PM-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-03-at-1.55.24-PM-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-03-at-1.55.24-PM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-03-at-1.55.24-PM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-03-at-1.55.24-PM-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/arunachaltoday.live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-01-03-at-1.55.24-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The scrutiny committee evaluated the participating stalls, and the results were formally announced at the conclusion of the event by the Second-in-Command of the Battalion, &nbsp;Sandeep Sharma. The winning stalls will be felicitated during the Battalion\u2019s upcoming Raising Day celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To encourage creativity, nutrition awareness and teamwork, five special awards were instituted during the mela: Griha Lakshmi Award, Dhan Lakshmi Award,Annapurna Award, Gyaneshvari Award, Utkrisht Jodi Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond culinary excellence, the Millets Mela served as a platform to strengthen mutual cooperation, family participation and social harmony within the CRPF fraternity, reflecting the force\u2019s commitment to holistic well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was graced by Second-in-Command &nbsp;Sandeep Sharma, Deputy Commandant &nbsp;K.N. Haldhar, Deputy Commandant Saurabh Somvanshi, along with senior officers, jawans and their family members, making the occasion a memorable and meaningful celebration of health, tradition and togetherness, stated a release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NAMSAI, Jan 3: The 186 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organized a vibrant Millets Mela on January 3, at the battalion campus, showcasing the richness of traditional, nutritious and health-oriented food practices. 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