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Millets and Sustainable Development Goals: Building a Healthier, Resilient, and Food-Secure Future

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Millets and Sustainable Development Goals

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

Can Millets Save Our Planet? Exploring the Environmental Sustainability of Millets

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Environmental Sustainability of Millets

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

Shree Anna Abhiyan in Koraput: Empowering Communities through Millets

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Shree Anna Abhiyan

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 to be organised by ICAR-IIMR on 3rd & 4th March,2025

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National Millet Kisan Mela

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

Regional Shree Anna and Forgotten Food Festival: Celebrating Odisha’s Millets and Heritage Foods

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Shree Anna and Forgotten Food Festival

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