'Rural food is nutritious'

She was addressing “Halliruchi Pratyakshike” organised by Vimukti Gramabhivrudhi Samsthe at Banakal Samudaya Bhavan here on Monday.

“Rural women should not be taken away by the urban delicacies. They should promote what they have in villages, thus to develop a ‘healthy’ society,” she appealed. Zilla Panchayat member Sathi Sundaresh said people in cities should be inspired by he rural dishes. The rural food system is complementary to one’s health.

Vimukti Director Swami Vinod Mascarenhas presided. Fr Arun Lobo, Puttaswam, SHG head Saroja and others were present. Hundreds of rural delicacies were displayed and tasted on the occasion.