Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 : As part of the global celebration of the “International Year of Millets” in 2023, the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Research and Training Institute (SCSTRTI) and the Odisha Millet Mission have collaborated to establish the “Millet Seed Display Unit” at the Odisha State Tribal Museum.
Odisha Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment minister R P Swain and ST and SC minister Jagannath Saraka inaugurated the unit on Tuesday to create public awareness about the diverse millet landraces cultivated across the state.
Currently, the unit is showcasing fifty different varieties of millets that are cultivated in various regions of Odisha. There are fifty (50) millet landraces cultivated in different districts of Odisha are displayed in the “Millet Seed Display Unit”.
This initiative will create awareness among the visitors to the Museum on the different facets of this nutrient-rich grain.
The “Millet Seed Display Unit” is intended to educate visitors about the diversity of millet landraces in Odisha and their numerous health and nutritional benefits.
Some of the varieties featured in the exhibit include Finger Millet (Ragi), Little Millet, Foxtail Millet, Kodo,Millet, Sorghum or Jowar, and Pearl Millet or Bajra.
Each of these grains has unique attributes, making them an essential component of a balanced and nutritious diet.
