Low returns and high risks from alternative crops among reasons past efforts failed, says report...
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Based on No. of blocks under OMM
| Total Blocks | 0 |
|---|---|
| Area Coverage | 0 |
| Farmers | 0 |
| CHC | 0 |
| Seed Centers | 0 |
| Total Blocks | Area Coverage | Farmers | CHC | Seed Centers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Traditionally the highly nutritious millets formed a substantial part of the diets and the cropping system in the tribal areas of Odisha. Millets require less water and are more resilient to climate vulnerability. They are also cultivable in undulating terrain. Paddy gaining prominence in the Public Distribution System (PDS) has resulted in reduced consumption of millets, resulting in extreme cases of nutritional deficiency. It has also led to unsustainable cropping systems increasing the demand for water. Millets are the answer to address both increased crop failures and nutritional deficiency and need to be revived.
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Ragi ladoos have been introduced as morning snacks for preschool children in Supplementary Nutrition Programme(SNP)under ICDS in Keonjhar and Sundergarh districts with support of Women & Child Development and Mission Shakti with technical support fro...
In a first in the State, the Keonjhar district administration has introduced ragi laddus as morning snacks for preschool children under the Integrated Child Development Service (ICDS)....
Emphasizing the importance of Finger millet (Mandia) to the culture and history of Odisha, Government of Odisha has selected “Mandia†as a mascot for the Krushi Odisha 2020....
On World Food Day i.e. 16th October, a National Workshop on Nutri Cereals is being held at Krushi Bhawan, BBSR, Odisha....
Within these few days of Balijatra Festival 2019 the MANDIA CAFE of Odisha Millets Mission had made a great impact ... Cuttack public are loving the taste of different Mandia Recipe and expecting Odisha Millets Mission should come with few more Mandi...
10
Jun
Low returns and high risks from alternative crops among reasons past efforts failed, says report...
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10
Jun
Forget profits, the farmers are not even able to reap whatever costs they incurred in the cultivation. This year, the government has announced an MSP of Rs. 2,780 but has not yet entered the market......
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10
Jun
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has pushed food insecurity onto the table. Could an overlooked cereal help steady the situation and feed the global population in an era of climate crisis?...
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09
Jun
Even as Attappady continues to be the leader in millet cultivation in Kerala, it is being promoted in other parts of the State as well...
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09
Jun
With an aim to strengthen the Agro-Economy in Assam, the First State Level Conclave cum Exhibition of the Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) was held in Guwahati. Organised by Assam Agribusiness & Rural Transformation Project (APART), the conclave aims...
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03
Jun
Once considered the cradle of jowar cultivation in the state, farmers like Gove are increasingly moving away from growing this crop and the reasons are simple....
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02
Jun
A letter to Odisha's school, education, other departments came after children in a school fell sick after consuming fortified rice in mid-day meal....
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31
May
Amid concerns over global food shortage, India -- . Read more at: https://ianslive.in/news/india_must_not_lose_focus_on_wheat_and_rice_while_encouraging_millets-876523/LatestNews/0...
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30
May
HYDERABAD, May 29: Researchers examining the nutritional benefits of millets have found that the ‘smart foods’ can boost growth in children and adolescents by 26 ? 39 percent when they replace rice in standard meals. ...
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26
May
Higher yields were obtained from the soil of fallowed lands than those that were regularly cultivated and harvested, the study observed. ...
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