Odisha’s Millets Mission Lauded by Central Government

Bhubaneswar: The Central government has commended the Odisha Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment for its outstanding efforts in promoting and reviving millets during the International Year of Millets 2023. The Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ to the Odisha Agriculture Department for its significant contributions to the Millets Mission. This…

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Odisha to Empower Tribal Farmers through millet Landrace Conservation

Bhubaneswar: The tribal communities of Odisha have long been revered as custodians of diverse millet varieties, diligently conserving these local treasures for generations. Recognizing their invaluable contribution, the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, in a pioneering effort, has developed a comprehensive standard operating procedure for the recognition, evaluation, and release of these traditional landraces…

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