Uttar Pradesh government to organize three-day 'Shri Anna Mahotsav'

Tags: Government Schemes

The Uttar Pradesh government is organizing a three-day event called Shri Anna Mahotsav in Lucknow from October 27 to 29, which aims to promote the use of millets.

An Overview of the News

• It will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan.

• Farmers from different divisions will participate each day to create awareness about millet cultivation and consumption.

• The event will have around 40 stalls showcasing millet-based food products.

About Shree Anna:

• Origin: 'Shri Anna' is a word that combines 'Shri', meaning divine grace, and 'Anna', meaning food grains. It represents a grain associated with divine grace.

• Nutritional Value: Millets are small-grain cereal crops known for their adaptability and rich nutrients. India plays a leading role in promoting millets globally.

• Varieties: Large and small millets provide essential nutrients and dietary fiber.

• Benefits: Millet fights malnutrition and provides economic benefits to farmers.

Shree Anna Yojana:

• Introduction: Launched in Budget 2023-24 to encourage millet cultivation and increase farmers' income.

• Target: The scheme promotes millet cultivation, economic well-being and food security while eliminating malnutrition.

Importance of Millet:

• Nutritional Features: Millets are known for their exceptional nutrition, which includes complex carbs, dietary fiber and medicinal compounds.

• Key Nutrients: They are rich in iron, zinc, calcium, vitamin B and other essential minerals.

• Adaptability: Millet thrives in a variety of conditions, requiring minimal fertilizers and pesticides.

• Global Leadership: India is a leader in promoting millets recognized for its nutritional and economic benefits.