The Healthcare group has already procured 4000 kgs of millets and will procure another 1000 kgs every month to support women farmers of Sangareddy District in Telangana.
As a pioneer in sustainability and preventive healthcare, the Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, initiated the use of millets in collaboration with over 5000 women farmers working with Deccan Development Society. The Healthcare group has already procured 4000 kgs of millets and will procure another 1000 kgs every month to support women farmers of Sangareddy District in Telangana.
The usage of millets will become an eminent feature in the Apollo Hospitals Hyderabad’s dining areas and menus. As Doctors begin to enjoy the health benefits of millets, food habits can slowly create a shift towards healthier eating patterns for society as a whole.
Vice Chairman CSR for Apollo Hospitals Group, Upasana Konidela states that, “Our aim is to enrich the lifestyle of the women farmers with good health, wealth & strength through education and skills training. It’s time for us to care for our water table, eat & procure local to live a healthier life.”
Rice and wheat have been holding a major place in our households and economy. While they are satiating, a significant percentage of people continue to face and increase in lifestyle diseases with their over consumption.
