Madurai  :

A two-day bread exhibition inaugurated in the city on Saturday as part of the World Bread Day highlighted the need to protect agricultural land to protect our livelihood and future.

The exhibition, organized by Madurai District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association, (Maditssia) and the Madurai Bakers Association, was inaugurated by Madurai district collector L Subramanian on Saturday. The organisers said the exhibition was a move to create awareness among the public on the health benefits of adding bread in the daily diet. The exhibition is being held on October 17 and 18 at the Maditssia hall.

Many catering institutions came out with expressive exhibits. A ‘save agri’ model highlighted the need to prevent the conversion of agriculture lands into housing plots. Another model stressed the need to protect wild animals. Cooking competitions for homemakers are being held on Sunday. There is a special stall selling breads and snacks.

Exhibition chairman S Anburajan spoke about the importance of the World Bread Day. Maditssia president L Murari welcomed the audience. Earlier, new members of the Madurai Bakers Association, including president M Chakkaravarthy, secretary D Balaganesh and treasurer Ramasamy, assumed charge.

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / News Home> City> Madurai / TNN / October 18th, 2015