Second National Millet Day Celebrated with Awareness Programs
Summary
The Second National Millet Day in Nepal is celebrated with awareness programs emphasizing millet cultivation's health benefits and its role in preventing malnutrition and food crises.
Key Points
- Nepal celebrates the Second National Millet Day to promote millet cultivation and its health benefits.
- The Government of Nepal declared National Millet Day following a decision by the Council of Ministers and farmers' demands.
- Millet is important to address food crises, malnutrition, and reduce imports costing crores of rupees.
- Promotional programs and debates have increased millet usage, with Sindhupalchok being a key production district.
