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918 kg Brand India ‘khichdi’ enters Guinness World Record (Lead)

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New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) A team of 50 chefs as part of a government-led initiative on Saturday created a Guinness World Record by cooking a mammoth 918 kg of “khichdi”.

As the clock ticked towards 12 p.m. — time scheduled for the khichdi to get ready — people around, mostly media persons, started growing restive.

They eagerly waited for the mammoth dish to be presented before them so they can capture the moment in their cameras, which was set to become a world record. However, they had to wait for a while after famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor, who headed the project, sought more time.

With the arrival of yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, who were to launch the khichdi, the festivity started gathering momentum.

They launched the Brand India khichdi, which was cooked using 800 kg of grains in a big ‘kadhai’ (wok) of 100 litres, by adding ‘tadka’ to it.

Multi-grains such as rice, bajra, and ragi, as well as pulses, vegetables, amaranth and spices were used in the khichdi.

Guinness World Record officials, who were present, announced later that Brand India Khichdi had made it to the record books.

Ramdev said khichdi was a nutritious food and it was globally accepted.

“It has calcium and all necessary vitamins. It can be a solution to address the issue of malnutrition. The world record will help khichdi to find space in global menu and it can be an alternative to fast food,” Ramdev said.

Khichdi is also Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s favourite dish, Ramdev said, to thunderous applause.

Before the official announcement of the record, Kapoor said the preparation for the big event had started from Friday night.

“We promote international foods in India and it is our opportunity to showcase our superfoods to the world,” he said.

Badal said “Khichdi symbolizes India’s great culture of unity in diversity. It is our message of unity to the world from the World Food India.”

Imtiaz Qureshi, first chef to receive the Padma Shri award, said it was time for khichdi to become global dish.

“I introduced biryani and pulav to 5-star hotels, which then became global dishes. Now, khichdi is set to become global dish thanks to its taste, nutritious value,” he said.

Commenting on the death of an 11-year old Jharkhand girl due to non-linking of Aadhaar with the ration card, Ramdev said hunger and malnutrition were shameful for the country and khichdi might help in addressing the problems.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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