Bhubaneswar: In view of the selection of 2023 as the International Year of Millets for the remarkable achievements of the Odisha Government in Shree Anna (Millet) Scheme, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment has been awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department for this remarkable achievement.
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2023 as the International Year of the Millet on the proposal of India supported by 72 countries. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has expressed its appreciation for the active participation and cooperation of the Department of Agriculture for its extensive programmes in the International Millet Year 2023. The Union Agriculture Secretary has said that Principal Secretary Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee’s dedicated initiatives have helped turn the International Millet Mission into a mass movement.
The State’s enthusiastic involvement in promoting Shree Anna has not only helped in the revival of ancient grains but has also helped in creating awareness about its rich nutritional, economic and environmental benefits. This certificate has been given as a token of appreciation for the remarkable contribution of the state in the International Millet Year 2023. The Ministry is hopeful that the continuous cooperation and support of the State’s Agriculture Department for the promotion of Shree Anna (millet) will continue in the coming days.
