Union Minister Jitendra Singh visits McDonald's to eat a millet-bun burger; says, 'Videshi bhi hua Swadeshi'

Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday praised global fast-food chain McDonald’s for introducing India’s Millet Bun Burger, calling it a reflection of the country’s growing self-reliance in food innovation.

Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), Singh lauded the initiative as a milestone in India’s millet movement, saying, “‘Videshi turns to Swadeshi’ as the popular international food chain McDonald’s serves India’s Millet Bun Burger, prepared using indigenous technology developed by the Mysore-based CSIR institute (Central Food Technological Research Institute).”

The Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), a constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), developed the millet-based bun used in the burger.

Singh described it as “a proud moment showcasing how Indian innovation and traditional nutrition are reshaping global food trends,” adding that it is also “a grand vindication for India’s Millet movement.”

विदेशी भी हुआ स्वदेशी 🇮🇳🍔

Partook of the delicious ‘Millet Bun Burger’ prepared by #McDonalds using indigenous technology developed by ‘Central Food Technology Research Institute’ #CSIR-#CFTRI, Mysuru.

A proud moment showcasing how Indian innovation and traditional nutrition… pic.twitter.com/wQvgxKKZPZ

— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) November 3, 2025