Pulses are a Superfood! They contain high levels of Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Potassium & B Vitamins. Not just that they are a powerhouse of anti-oxidants also. Pulses have been a major source of human & animal nutrition since ancient times.
February 10 is celebrated as World Pulses Day every year since 2019 to highlight the increased access to these crops among underprivileged sections of the global population. They play an important role in solving the global problem of hunger and malnutrition.
This year’s FAO theme for World Pulses Day is “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agri food systems”. In the above context, Krishi Jagran organized a Live session on “Pulses to Empower Youth in Achieving Sustainable Seed Production, Distribution & Agri-Food System” on 10th February 2022 (1400 hrs onwards). Many eminent speakers shared their wisdom on the same. While Vijay Sardana, Advocate, Supreme Court of India & NGT, Techno-Legal & Techno-Commercial, Corporate Governance Advisor & Trainer was the Guest of Honor!
Vijay Sardana highlighted the importance of pulses for human health. He said, "These benefits are not only limited to 'High Protein Content', but they also offer a very conducive environment for the gut bacteria & are very good for people with diabetes." In addition, Pulses are equally good for animals i.e., pulses biomass is an amazing source of fodder, he added.
He further said that "farmers must practice crop rotations with pulses to maintain good soil health."
Vijay Sardana is a Business Advisor with specialization on the subjects related to innovation management in Industries & Economic issues including application of modern technologies for Consumer-agri-food products, commodity markets, rural and bio-economy.
He finally closed his speech by saying "Any food product that does not contain pulses is JUNK FOOD!"
