Jitendra Singh lays foundation of RKVY trainee hostel at CFTRI's Millets Centre of Excellence
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on 3 April 2026 laid the foundation of a 30 single-occupancy trainee hostel under RKVY at CFTRI, Mysuru, home to the country's first dedicated Centre of Excellence for Millets.
Summary
Union Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh performed the Bhoomi Pooja for a 30 single-occupancy hostel for trainees at CFTRI, Mysuru, on 3 April 2026, under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). The hostel at the M.G. Halli campus, with facilities for around 50 participants, is expected to be completed within a year and will support residential training for trainees, farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations and self-help groups. During a visit to CFTRI's Centre of Excellence for Millets, described as the country's first, he said millet recipes developed with Indian technology are being served by international food chains, and that the centre is now working on recipes from 'Kalari', a cheese product originating from Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.
Key facts
- Date
- 3 April 2026
- Facility
- 30 single-occupancy trainee hostel (~50 participants)
- Scheme
- Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
- Campus
- M.G. Halli, CFTRI Mysuru
- Centre
- Country's first dedicated Centre of Excellence for Millets
- Next
- Recipes from 'Kalari' cheese (Udhampur, J&K)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where is the country's first dedicated Centre of Excellence for Millets, visited by Dr Jitendra Singh on 3 April 2026?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — CFTRI, Mysuru
The Science and Technology Ministry described the Centre of Excellence for Millets at CFTRI, Mysuru, as the country's first dedicated one.
Under which scheme is the 30 single-occupancy trainee hostel at CFTRI, Mysuru, being built?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
The release says the Bhoomi Pooja was for a hostel under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
'Kalari', a cheese product on which CFTRI is developing new recipes, originates from:
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
The minister said Kalari is a popular cheese product originating from Udhampur in J&K.