Union Agri Minister Lauds Odisha Govt for Promoting Millet Cultivation

Union Agri Minister lauds Odisha govt for promoting millet cultivation

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan today praised the Odisha government for promoting millet farming in the state. Chouhan was speaking at the International Symposium on Shree Anna & Woman Farmer 2025 in the capital city here.   “The farmers in Odisha are now producing 12 quintals of millets per hectare. This is higher than the national average. Earlier, they were producing just 6 quintals per hec…

Mandia Dibasa: Centre To Spread Odisha’s Millet Model Across India, Says Union Agri Minister

Bhubaneswar: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday said the Centre will take the Odisha model on millets to the national level and also to other states. Addressing the international symposium on Shree Anna (Millet) and Woman Farmer on the occasion of ‘Mandia Divas’ (Millets Day) in Bhubaneswar, Chouhan said the Odisha government has taken a leadership role to show the path to other states in millets The Union Minister also a…

Odisha Celebrates Mandia Divas 2025: Union Agriculture Minister Highlights Millet’s Role in Nutrition and Sustainability

Odisha on Monday celebrated Mandia Divas, an annual observance held on November 10 to promote millet cultivation and emphasize its nutritional and environmental significance. Odisha is the first state in India to officially recognise and celebrate this day, underscoring its commitment to reviving traditional crops and supporting local farmers. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan […] The post Odisha Celebrates Mandia Divas 2025: Unio…