Agriculture Minister Tomar launches Millets Experience Centre in New Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 29 (KNN) Millets Experience Centre (MEC) was launched by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar in New Delhi on Friday.

The centre has been established by NAFED in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW).

The Millets Experience Centre aim to raise awareness on Millets and encourage its adoption among general public.

Addressing the occasion, the Agriculture Minister said that India is gearing towards becoming a ‘Global Hub’ for Millets. The setting up of the MEC is a step in that direction.

“MEC will further help the global outreach of the local millets and provide visitors a chance to witness India’s ‘Millet Movement’,” he said.

The Minister also highlighted that the year-long celebrations for millets (Shree Anna) will entail myriad activities aimed at creating awareness around the environmental, health and economic benefits of millet farming.

Manoj Ahuja, Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare pointed out that more such Millet Experience Centres are likely to open across Delhi and other states very soon through partnership with retail chains, hotels and F&B industry.

Rajbir Singh, Managing Director, NAFED, praised the joint efforts by the MoA&FW and NAFED for the initiatives being undertaken for the promotion of Millets (Shree Anna) and execution of IYM-2023. 

Acting upon India’s proposal supported by 72 countries, the United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023).  (KNN Bureau)