Two-Day Millets Festival Highlights Nutritional Benefits

Pratapgarh: A two-day Millets Festival and district-level roadshow were successfully organized at the Agriculture Building complex, inaugurated by MLA Rajendra Kumar Maurya. The event saw participation from Chief Development Officer Dr. Divya Mishra, Block Heads Ashok Kumar Singh and Bablu Singh, Deputy Agriculture Director Vinod Kumar Yadav, and other dignitaries, farmers, and students. The event began with Saraswati Vandana and welcome songs by students of the Government Girls Inter College. Kallu Nirala and his team entertained farmers with "Birha," sharing essential information about millets.

The festival educated participants on the health benefits of millets such as sorghum, pearl millet, finger millet, foxtail millet, and others under the Shree Anna Yojana. The program emphasized how these nutrient-rich grains boost essential vitamins and minerals, promoting overall well-being. A demonstration on spraying nano urea and other fertilizers using drones was also conducted, showcasing modern agricultural techniques. Students and farmers were also treated to millet-based recipes, and a district-level roadshow was flagged off by the MLA and Chief Development Officer, promoting the use of millets in daily life.