ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI), Old Goa and Auxilium High School, Panaji, Goa jointly-organised a lecture on “Shree Anna: Role of millets in global nutritional security, climate adaptation, health and prosperity” on 26 August, 2023 at Auxilium High School; as a part of “International year of Millets”.
The Chief Guest and Speaker Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director of ICAR-CCARI, Goa, in his address educated the audience about importance of millets in nutritional and health security. He emphasised the adaptability of millets to the changing environment and their suitability for marginal land. He also briefed the homemakers, teachers and students about the nutritive value and heritage of the wonder crop.
Sister Celine Pinto, Headmistress, Auxilium High School, Panaji welcomed the guests and felicitated Dr. Parveen Kumar. The workshop was attended by 300 participants mainly homemakers, teachers and school children. An exhibition featuring different millets had also been set up by Dilip B Sawaikar, Brand Ambassador for promotion of millets in Goa. After the lecture, all the millet products were sold out.
