3rd March 2025, Hyderabad
Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, dedicated the Shree Anna Processing and Training Unit at ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad today. This newly established facility has been developed with financial support from the Global Centre of Excellence on Millets (Shree Anna) and the Odisha Millet Mission Project.
During his address, Shri Choudhary reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting millets as a climate-resilient and nutritionally rich crop. He stressed the significance of processing infrastructure in strengthening the millet value chain and ensuring better returns for farmers at the block level.
Dr C. Tara Satyavathi, Director, ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, emphasized the institute’s dedication to supporting millet farmers through research, training programs, and market linkages. She highlighted that the newly established unit will act as a center for skill development and technology transfer in millet processing. She further mentioned that up to 30 millet-based products can be processed at this facility, enhancing value-addition opportunities.
The model unit aims to empower millet farmers by providing hands-on training in processing technologies, value addition, and entrepreneurial development. This initiative is expected to encourage wider adoption of millet cultivation by equipping farmers with the necessary skills and infrastructure to improve their productivity and profitability.
The Shree Anna Processing and Training Unit worth Rs.18 Lakhs is expected to benefit a large number of farmers, entrepreneurs, and rural enterprises by equipping them with the tools and knowledge to add value to their produce and tap into lucrative markets.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad)
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