The Koraput millet journey began in 2017-18 with a modest target of 1,400 hectares. Today, under the Shree Anna Abhiyan, millets cover 15,987 hectares and reach 27,550 farmers. At the District Level Mandia Divas 2026, held at DNK Sadbhabana Sabhagruha, I presented this story as Scheme Officer, Shree Anna Abhiyan. The celebration was graced by … Read more
BerryyLife: Some businesses begin with a market gap. Others begin with a belief. At Millet Advisor, we meet many people who want to take millets from the farm to the plate. Some start with a machine, some with a recipe, and some with a market report. Today’s story begins with a belief: healthy food should … Read more
Millet Diet Plan: A few months ago, I received a message from Ramesh, a 47-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru. He wrote: “Tapas ji, my doctor told me I am pre-diabetic, I am 12 kg overweight, and my cholesterol is borderline high. I don’t want medicines yet. Can millets really help? Where do I even start?” … Read more
Shree Anna Abhiyan Model: Every year, Koraput comes alive with colors, culture, and celebrations during PARAB, a national-level festival that showcases the rich tribal heritage of the region. PARAB-2025 was even more special for us, as we had the opportunity to demonstrate the Shree Anna Abhiyan Model, presenting a comprehensive and holistic journey of the … Read more
Best Millets for Diabetes: When I first started working closely with millet farmers and nutritionists, I was struck by how millets — humble, ancient grains — carry not just cultural heritage but powerful health benefits. Today, science is catching up to what our grandmothers already knew. There’s growing, high-quality scientific evidence showing that millets can … Read more
How to Start Your Own Millet Brand When I started working with millets over a decade ago, very few people believed these ancient grains could become modern business opportunities. Farmers saw millets as “poor man’s crops.” Consumers barely knew the different types of millets in India. And new entrepreneurs wondered if millet products would ever … Read more
International Symposium on Shree Anna and Woman Farmer 2025 Odisha once again reaffirmed its leadership in India’s millet revolution as the International Symposium on Shree Anna & Woman Farmer 2025 unfolded at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The two-day event, organized under the banner of the Shree Anna Abhiyan (formerly Odisha Millets … Read more
Finger Millet Nutritional Value: Finger Millet (Ragi) has gained global recognition for its health benefits, particularly due to its rich mineral content and suitability for diverse dietary needs. While the general finger millet nutritional value is appreciated by consumers, entrepreneurs often overlook the fact that different varieties exhibit distinct nutrient profiles. Understanding these differences is … Read more
In the lush green belt of Punjab, where the golden fields of wheat and rice have long dominated the agricultural landscape, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place. Leading this change is Gurmukh Singh, a progressive farmer, agripreneur, and certified organic farming trainer, who is on a mission to diversify Punjab’s cropping pattern by … Read more
Millet Payasam Recipe: By Tapas – Certified Millet Advisor | On a mission to take millets to millions This post is dedicated to Mr. Varada Prakash, one of our valued newsletter subscribers and a passionate millet entrepreneur. He has been running a Millet Cafe with dedication for the past two years, creating awareness and serving … Read more