Training on Preparation of Nutritious Food Items from Local Products Completed in Masta Rural Municipality

28–30 November 2025

With financial support from Swallows of Finland, Sahara Nepal Bajhang successfully conducted a skill-based training on preparing nutritious food items from local agricultural products under the Improved Food Security, Sustainable Livelihoods, and Empowerment of Women Project. The training was held in Masta Rural Municipality (Wards 3–7) and targeted women farmers.

During the training, participants learned to prepare various nutritious dishes such as millet pancakes; maize–millet–barley biscuits; radish–leaf pakodas; pumpkin halwa; maize kheer; potato-based dishes; and mint juice.

The training was facilitated by skilled trainer Gorkha Bahadur Khadka. Speaking at the program, Sahara Nepal Treasurer Sushila Kathayat highlighted that the learned food items can be utilized for better nutrition, income generation, and marketable products.

The program saw active participation from local elected representatives, staff, farmer group members, and officials of Sahara Nepal Bajhang.