Shree Anna Abhiyan Model: Every year, Koraput comes alive with colors, culture, and celebrations during PARAB, a national-level festival that showcases the rich tribal heritage of the region. PARAB-2025 was even more special for us, as we had the opportunity to demonstrate the Shree Anna Abhiyan Model, presenting a comprehensive and holistic journey of the … Read more
In the lush green belt of Punjab, where the golden fields of wheat and rice have long dominated the agricultural landscape, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place. Leading this change is Gurmukh Singh, a progressive farmer, agripreneur, and certified organic farming trainer, who is on a mission to diversify Punjab’s cropping pattern by … 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
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