Shree Anna (Millets): Promoting Nutrition and Sustainability in Agricultural Millets Map of India

By:
Narmada Hidangmayum, G. Gomadhi, M. Ramasamy, S. Ejilane, K. Chitra, E. Rajeswari, K. Dhanalakshmi, G. Malathi, T. Senthilkumar
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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Summary: The Shree Anna initiative aims to revitalize millet cultivation across India through educational programs, farmer training, and consumer awareness. The Millets Map of India highlights regions suited for various millet crops, such as finger millet in Karnataka and pearl millet in Rajasthan. Millets offer significant nutritional benefits and are resilient to challenging climates, requiring minimal water and inputs. Shree Anna promotes millets as a solution for food security, environmental sustainability, and farmer livelihood improvement, positioning these grains as essential to India’s sustainable agricultural future.

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