Government of Maharashtra spreading awareness of "International Year of Millets"

The government of Maharashtra spreading awareness of "International year of Millets" through different promotional activities across the state

(India), 06/02/2023

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched the Maharashtra millet mission, announcing that the Rs 200 crore has been earmarked for this purpose. The launch comes after a major push for millet by Prime minister Narendra Modi. As the chief minister said, "This will lead to a rise in the production and also the sale (of millets), and create a value chain".