Page 16 - Mann Ki Baat English
P. 16
of the country are continuously with Shree Anna. More than 900
growing in love with Shree Anna. farmers are associated with the
Although we had declared 2023 Ramsar Organic Farmer Producer
as the Millet Year; even today; Company. These farmers
three years later, the passion primarily cultivate pearl millet.
and commitment towards it in Pearl Millet is processed here to
the country and the world is very prepare ready-to-eat laddus.
encouraging. These are in great demand
Friends, A group of women in the market. Furthermore,
farmers in Kalla-Kurichi district friends, I am delighted to know
of Tamil Nadu has become that many temples nowadays
a source of inspiration. use only millets in their prasad.
Around 800 women farmers I heartily congratulate all the
are associated with the administrators of these temples
Periyapalayam Millet FPC here. for this initiative.
Seeing the rising popularity Friends, Millet Shree Anna
of millets, these women not only raises the income of
established a Millet Processing farmers, but is also guaranteeing
Unit. Now they are directly improvement in people's health.
supplying the products made Millets are rich in nutrition and are
from millets to the market. a superfood. In our country, the
Friends, Farmers in Ramsar, winter season is considered very
Rajasthan, are also innovating good for dietary consumption.
16 16
