Millet art exhibition marks World Food Day - The HinduPublished - October 17, 2026 12:33 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAMVisitors looking at millet-based artworks depicting the evolution of human food habits, from traditional food systems to modern packaged foods, at an exhibition organised by millet artiste Meka Vijay Kumar at the YMCA on Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on Friday. | Photo Credit: V. RAJUVisakhapatnam Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra on Friday inaugurated an exhibition of paintings made with millets by Meka Vijay Kumar at the YMCA, Beach Road, to mark World Food Day.Mr. Bohra said using art for a social cause was commendable, and urged people to know and preserve their food heritage, adopt healthy living and include millets in their diet.Mr. Vijay Kumar, a railway employee, said the 16 works, which took six months, trace the human journey with food, from forests and millets to agriculture, packaged food, fast-food culture and health problems. The exhibition will continue for three days.Published - October 17, 2026 12:33 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }