Millets and Yoga: Millets and Yoga, both deeply rooted in ancient traditions, have been gaining renewed attention in the modern wellness landscape. While yoga is celebrated for its holistic health benefits, millets are gaining popularity as nutritious, sustainable grains. This article delves into the symbiotic relationship between these two, highlighting how their combined benefits can … Read more
MSP of Millets: Millets, the traditional superfoods of India, have been steadily reclaiming their importance in recent years. Packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, these resilient and climate-friendly crops require less water and thrive in harsher conditions compared to rice or wheat. Recognizing their potential, the Indian government has taken a significant step by … Read more
Crafts Ideas with Millets: In the pursuit of sustainable living and eco-friendly practices, incorporating natural elements into our daily lives has become increasingly popular nowadays around the globe. Millets, known for their nutritional value, health benefits, and versatility in the culinary world, are now stepping into the domain of eco-friendly decoration and crafts. From enhancing … Read more
Traditional Millet Recipes: Millets are the traditional staple food of the tribals of Odisha. It plays an important role for the small and marginal tribal farmers as millets can address food, nutrition, fodder, and most importantly climate change. Millets are just not food but an integral part of the tribal communities. Millets are adapted to … Read more
Millets and Women: In the intricate tapestry of agriculture, nutrition, and empowerment, millets emerged as humble yet powerful grains, woven together with the indomitable spirit of women. As the world celebrated the International Year of Millets in 2023, a spotlight illuminated the pivotal role women played in the cultivation, conservation, and commercialization of these ancient … Read more
EarthPoorna: EarthPoorna, a social venture by Sucheta Bhandare of Pune involves women in the business and procures millet directly from farmers and thus ensures and supports the livelihood of women and farmers. It was a humble beginning with a passion for farming that attracted Sucheta to study the whole millet ecosystem and understand the problems … Read more
Climate Resilient Native Finger Millet Landraces: Researchers from the Central University of Odisha have made a remarkable study by identifying indigenous Finger Millet (Ragi) landraces grown by tribal farmers in the Koraput area that are stress-resistant. These exceptional millets have a remarkable capacity for drought tolerance, which could make them reliable food security crops for … Read more
Odisha’s Millet Landraces: In a groundbreaking stride towards agro-biodiversity preservation and sustainable agricultural practices, Odisha has etched its name in history as the first Indian state to formally release four indigenous landraces of finger millet (Eleusine coracana). These exceptional landraces, named Kundra Bati, Laxmipur Kalia, Malyabanta Mami, and Gupteswar Bharati, have been designated as notified … Read more
Introduction: Millet-based Products Millet has rightfully earned its status as the new superfood, offering a range of benefits for our health, gluten-free diets, and the environment. With its impressive nutritional profile, suitability for gluten-free diets, and positive impact on sustainability, millet shines as a versatile grain that can transform our meals and contribute to a … Read more
Opportunities and Challenges in Millet Sector: In today’s context, the millet sector has been facing a lot of challenges pertaining to the production of millets, processing, value addition, marketing, and consumption. At the same time, there are a lot of opportunities for entrepreneurs in the millet sector. The challenges can be mitigated by taking extra … Read more