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.
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Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo
Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Govt. of Odisha
Shri Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav, IAS
Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Dept. of Agriculture & FE
Shri Shubham Saxena, IAS
Director, Agriculture & Food Production
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This step by step recipe for healthy yet delicious vegan multi-grain millet cookies make for a perfect snack for anytime! Millets are not very popular other than Bajra, Jowar and Ragi and in all the millets Bajra (Pearl Millet) is most popular. Today we are going to learn about few millets which we can include in our diet
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A stall was allotted to Shree Anna Abhiyan at the Farmers’ Fair organised at Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) on 20th March 2026. The stall showcased a variety of millet-based products and millet seeds, highlighting the nutritional benefits, diversity, and potential of millets. During the event, Shri Gokulananda Mallik, Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development...
A stall was allotted to Shree Anna Abhiyan at Krushi Odisha, organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment from 24th to 26th January 2026. The stall featured model exhibits, live demonstrations, and a photo gallery showcasing various activities and achievements under Shree Anna Abhiyan. The display provided visitors with an opportunity to learn about millet promotion, value-a...
A district-level ASHA refresher training was held at Niali Block, Kataka, where a dedicated session on the health benefits of millets was conducted. The session focused on creating awareness among ASHA workers about the nutritional value of millets and their role in promoting healthy, balanced diets. ...
A Millet Shakti stall was set up under the Shree Anna Abhiyan at Matsya - Prani Samavesh Odisha 2025,organised by the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department of the Odisha Government from February 14th to 16th 2025. It showcased millet seeds, Millet Shakti products, handcrafted art with Forgotten Foods. A large number of people visited the stall during the three- day event...
A regional millet recipe training was conducted under the Shree Anna Abhiyan initiative in collaboration with the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha at Hotel Barjorjis Banjara, Balasore. Chefs from hotels across Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur and Keonjhar participated with around 20–25 chefs trained by a Master Trainer from IHM Bhubaneswar. The session featured a presentation on...
A Millet Stall was set up by Radharani SHG at the Food Court of Book Fair in Bhubaneswar(6th- 17th Dec 2024). The stall showcases the delicious versatility and nutritional excellence of millet - based products, promoting healthy and sustainable food choices...
Millet shakti stall was set up under Shree Anna Abhiyan, in collaboration with the Department of Tourism at Eco Retreat Daringibadi, Putsil, Sonapur and Konark . Visitors enjoyed a variety of hot cooked millet delicacies all prepared by SHG Members...
The International Sand Art Festival was inaugurated on 1st December 2024 at Konark by Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha and Smt Pravati Parida, Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Women and Child Development, Mission Shakti, and Tourism. A millet stall, being set up by Puri Municipality Mission Shakti Federation under Shree Anna Abhiyan in collaboration with OTDC, offe...
A Millet Shakti stall was set up by Shree Anna Abhiyan through Swayam Shakti WSHG at the 6th edition of the International Trade Fair 2025: Organics & Millets," organised by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka, at Tripuravasini, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, held from 23rd to 25th January 2025. The stall received overwhelming response from dignitaries and other visitors...
A Millet Shakti stall was set up by Jyoti WSHG, Sundergarh, under the Shree Anna Abhiyan, in collaboration with the SC & ST Development Department, during the Adivasi Mela at the Exhibition Ground, Bhubaneswar, from January 5th to 16th. A large number of people visited the stall to taste millet-based recipes...
“Millet is good for our health and environment. I have been eating Mandia (Finger Millet) since childhood. It has played an important role in ensuring my fitness. I am appealing everyone to include millets in their daily diet and build towards a healthier, stronger India.”
Padma Shri. Dilip Tirkey
President of Hockey India
“I am very happy to know that State Government of Odisha has taken significant initiative to revive millet on farms and plate. Shree Anna Abhiyan has been strategizing to create awareness about nutritional importance of millets in rural and urban areas.”
Vikas Khanna
Celebrity Chef
“2023 is being observed as the 'International Year of Millets. We are thankful to the State Government for popularising millets through Shree Anna Abhiyan and empowering farmers in the rainfed areas.”
Archita Sahu
Odia Film Actress
“Nutritious Millets have been a part of tribal farming practices and food system since time immemorial. Therefore, promotion of millets is also about celebration of our tribal culture. Shree Anna Abhiyan is playing a very vital role in reviving millets in farms and on plates.”
Padma Shri. Sudarshan Pattnaik
Sand Artist
“Millet is called a super food for a very good reason, It far more nutri dense than any processed food we are eating these days. Government of this beautiful state, Odisha is doing a tremenodous job in bring back millets into consciousness and diets. All of us support this for ourselves, for our health, for our future generations. Mandia Khaiba, Sustha Rahiba! “
Ricky Kej
Indian music composer
“It is very difficult to be health conscious in today's busy age. This often leads to many lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, etc. If we want to stay away from these diseases, we need to eat millets. Luckily for us, thanks to Shree Anna Abhiyan, these millets are now available in diverse dishes. Take a millet bite for a healthier life.”
Sabyasachi
Odia Film Actor
Special Programme for Promotion of Millets in Odisha
Directorate of Agriculture and Food Production, Dept. of A&FE, Govt. of Odisha
