Mahinder Patyal
Bharmour
A one-day awareness programme aimed at promoting millets (coarse grains) was organized at Government Senior Secondary School, Bharmaur. The event focused on encouraging farmers and the general public to adopt millet cultivation and consumption for better health and economic benefits.
Speaking as the chief guest, Agriculture Subject Matter Specialist, Bharmour, Jitender Vardhan, highlighted the importance of millets in modern agriculture and nutrition. He said that farmers should give priority to millet cultivation as these crops are rich in essential nutrients and play a significant role in maintaining good health.
Vardhan emphasized that millets should become a regular part of people’s daily diet. He noted that a balanced and nutritious food intake can help reduce the risk of several health problems while improving overall well-being.
He also urged farmers to revive and promote the cultivation of traditional millet varieties and spread awareness about their nutritional and economic value among the wider community.
According to Vardhan, greater encouragement for millet farming can provide farmers with improved income opportunities while simultaneously ensuring the availability of nutritious food for consumers. He said that expanding millet cultivation would benefit both the agricultural sector and public health.
The awareness programme highlighted the growing need to adopt sustainable and nutrient-rich food crops and underscored the role of millets in supporting healthier lifestyles and stronger rural economies.
Reported by: Mahinder Patyal
