Bangkok [Thailand], October 12: Sunil Kothari, a well-known businessman and generous philanthropist with a remarkable commitment to Bharat and Thailand, recently spearheaded an event that brought attention to the significant benefits of millets. Held in partnership with the Indian Studies
"It may be mentioned here that Odisha is the only state to hold such an international convention on millets. 2023 is being celebrated as the International Year of Millets," according to a press release from the Office of the Chief Minister, Odisha.
The GST Council at its meeting held here on Saturday recommended that flour, which has at least 70 per cent millets, will attract zero per cent tax if sold in loose form and 5 per cent if it is sold pre-packaged and labelled form
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intention to promote 'Shree Anna' (coarse grains) across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has raised its procurement target for 'Shree Anna' to 5.82 lakh metric tonnes during a three-month period spanning from October to December 2023.
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], September 25: Delhi Public School (DPS) Nashik, known for its commitment towards nurturing Indian culture and values, is celebrating Ganpati Festival in a novel manner this year. Students have created Ganpati idols and decor on the theme of United Nation’s (UN)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the sidelines of the 18th G20 Summit and discussed wide-ranging issues including defence, agriculture, millets, trade and investment.
World leaders who have converged in India for the G20 summit were served with a bouquet of millets-based vegetarian cuisine by ITC hotel chains. The United Nations declared the year 2023 as the International Year of the Millet, following a proposal by India, which wants to position itself as
Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shobha Karandlaje on Wednesday expressed happiness that women farmers would soon arrive at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute and show the spouses of G20 leaders how millet farming is done on September 9.
More than 20 women farmers from remote villages will share their experiences and wisdom about millet farming with the spouses of G20 leaders during their visit to the Indian Agriculture Research Institute.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 6: After 14 years of success, the 15th edition of BIOFACH INDIA is set to take place at India Expo Centre (IEML), Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR from September 6 - 8.