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
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
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