Khadar Valli: The Millet Man of India Khadar Valli, a name now synonymous with the Millet Movement in India, is a remarkable changemaker whose journey is an inspiring testament to his unwavering dedication to promoting the use of small millets for improved health and sustainable living. Born in the town of Proddutur in Kadapa district, … Read more
Millets and Sustainable Development Goals: The United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets to recognize the enormous potential of these ancient grains in addressing some of the most pressing global challenges. During this period, stakeholders across governments, organizations, and civil society showed great enthusiasm toward promoting millets. However, post-2023, there appears to … Read more
Environmental Sustainability of Millets: The urgent problem of ecological degradation in the modern era calls for a coordinated push toward sustainability. Finding sustainable food options is crucial as we deal with the effects of climate change and depleting resources. Here we will explore millets, the miracle ancient crops. These ancient grains not only provide a … Read more
In the remote yet vibrant landscapes of Odisha’s Koraput district, a silent revolution is underway—one that is transforming the lives of thousands of tribal farmers, especially women, through the revival of a humble ancient grain: millets. What began as the Odisha Millets Mission (OMM) has now renamed into Shree Anna Abhiyan—a flagship initiative of the … Read more
National Millet Kisan Mela: Global Centre of Excellence on Millets (Shree Anna)- ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad invite you to participate in the exclusive Buyer-Seller Meet being organized as part of the “National Millets Kisan Mela for SC & ST Farmers & Industry Meet – A Step Towards Viksit Bharat” at ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad on … Read more
Millet Manchurian Recipe – A Healthy & Delicious Twist: Manchurian is one of the most loved Indo-Chinese dishes, but traditionally, it is made using maida (refined flour), which is unhealthy. Why not give it a nutritious twist? Instead of maida, I have used ragi (finger millet) to make a healthier and tastier version of Millet … Read more
Balanced Millet Meal: As the sun’s warm rays filtered through our windows this holiday, my family and I decided to make the most of the day by crafting a meal that resonated with our mission to promote health and sustainability. As a certified millet advisor, I’ve always been passionate about integrating millets into everyday meals, … Read more
Increase in Ragi Price: 2024-25 marks a significant milestone in millet farming in India, particularly in Odisha, where ragi (finger millet) has always been a staple crop for tribal communities and small-scale farmers. The announcement by the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, to raise the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ragi … Read more
The International Symposium on Shree Anna and Forgotten Foods was held on 10th and 11th November 2024, at the Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. This unique two-day event celebrated Odisha’s agricultural heritage, with a focus on Shree Anna (millets) and the traditional yet often-overlooked foods that have long been a staple for Odisha’s … Read more
Shree Anna and Forgotten Food Festival: In an inspiring step toward promoting sustainable agriculture and celebrating indigenous crops, the Regional-Level Shree Anna and Forgotten Food Festival took place at Nisani Munda Ground in Koraput. Organized by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, this event is a regional precursor to the upcoming … Read more