Cultivation tips and benefits of different varieties of millets were given to students and farmers.
Coimbatore: The Central Institute for Cotton Research, ICAR conducted a special program that highlighted the benefits of millets and methods of cultivation. The training program held on Saturday at Vadaputhur area in Kinathukadavuwas attended by farmers and school students.
The Panchayat Head, Abinaya Ashok Kumar headed the program. Research Institute’s Regional Head and Project Coordinator, Prakash addressed the gathering. In his address, he stated, 'The changing food habits, especially in the urban areas has thrown light on the millets and its rich nutritional value. It is important that school students gaint knowledge on millets and the benefits of adding them in their diet. The increase in demand for millet cultivation will also benefit financially the farmers, if they are provided with proper knowledge to grow them.'
Dr. Rathnavel, Principal Scientist, Research Institute addressed the guests. He emphasized the various nutritional values present in different varieties of Millets such as Finger Millet, Kodo Millet, Foxtail Millet, Little Millet, Barnyard Millet, Pearl Millet, Sorghum, and Proso Millet.
Saplings were distributed to students and farmers at the event. Usharani, Principal Scientist, Agricultural Extension Department, Ramesh, Principal Scientist, Department of Agricultural Entomology and several farmers were present. Students were provided with biscuits and sweets made of millets, during the program.
The Panchayat Head, Abinaya Ashok Kumar headed the program. Research Institute’s Regional Head and Project Coordinator, Prakash addressed the gathering. In his address, he stated, 'The changing food habits, especially in the urban areas has thrown light on the millets and its rich nutritional value. It is important that school students gaint knowledge on millets and the benefits of adding them in their diet. The increase in demand for millet cultivation will also benefit financially the farmers, if they are provided with proper knowledge to grow them.'
Dr. Rathnavel, Principal Scientist, Research Institute addressed the guests. He emphasized the various nutritional values present in different varieties of Millets such as Finger Millet, Kodo Millet, Foxtail Millet, Little Millet, Barnyard Millet, Pearl Millet, Sorghum, and Proso Millet.
Saplings were distributed to students and farmers at the event. Usharani, Principal Scientist, Agricultural Extension Department, Ramesh, Principal Scientist, Department of Agricultural Entomology and several farmers were present. Students were provided with biscuits and sweets made of millets, during the program.