Bhubaneswar, Aug 18 (KNN) The Odisha government is organising a two-day international convention on millets at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar on November 9-10.

The convention will be spearheaded by Odisha Millets Mission in collaboration with various line departments, central government bodies, private stakeholders, farmers, farmers producers organisations (FPOs), women self-help groups (WSHGs), research institutes and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

During the course of the event, Quiz competitions, essay writing competition and extempore competition will be organized in collaboration with the School and Mass Education department. A special session with the Mission Shakti department will focus on the success and challenges of WSHGs on mi l let based entrepreneurship, Director of Agriculture and Food Production Prem Chandra Chaudhury informed.

In addition, technical sessions are also planned with Indian Institute of Millet Research, ICRISAT, Food and Agriculture Organisation, OUAT, York University, SCSTRTI and other technical partners. A special session focusing on the emerging technologies shall also be taken up through Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, he added.
As per reports, a film competition may also be held with focus on millets, climate change and regenerative agriculture.

Tapas Chandra from FICCI said that industry round tables will be convened during the convention. “Roadshows are also planned so that interested companies can be identified and invited to participate in the convention,” he said.  (KNN Bureau)