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
Support System for Millet Startups in India: Millet startups have emerged as a promising industry in India, focusing on producing and promoting these nutrition-rich grains, known as Nutri-Cereals. With a rich historical context and immense significance in Indian cuisine, millets are gaining recognition for their health benefits and environmental sustainability. This article delves into the … Read more
International Year of Millets: Since 21st June 2015, the International Year of Yoga is celebrated annually across the world. India took Yoga internationally and in the same way, 2023 has been declared the International Year of Millets. That happened when 72 other countries supported the proposal of India to the United Nations. It is a … Read more
Millet Startup in Odisha A team of young professionals led by Pradeep Kumar Rout, an engineer by training and a social entrepreneur by choice has set up Tiril. Tiril is a producer collective enabling technology-driven platform helping farmers to market millets after standardized value addition at the same time promoting a healthy lifestyle among consumers. … Read more