Bhubaneswar, Feb. 12 -- The Odisha government today held a consultation meeting for using organically-produced rice and vegetables in the preparation of Mahaprasad at Puri Jagannath temple.

The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Jagannath temple chief administrator and Principal Secretary to Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment (A&FE) Department Arabinda Kumar Padhee.

All aspects with regard to the use of organic rice and vegetables for Mahaprasad were discussed at the meeting, said the A&FE department.

"Efforts have been started by the state government to make the Mahaprasad chemical-free. The decision to use organic rice and vegetables in Mahaprasad has been welcomed by the Suar-Mahasuar Nijog and the Shree Jagannath Temple A...