The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare today organized a Millets Farmer Producer Organizations (FPO) Exhibition at the BSF Camp in Chhawala, Delhi. The event was to promote Millet among paramilitary personnel and acquaint them with diverse, home-grown millet products by FPO.

Additional Secretary in the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Faiz Ahmed Kidwai inaugurated the exhibition. Addressing the event, Mr. Kidwai highlighted how over seventy-five thousand FPOs in India are presently working to support small farmers with resources and market connections. He added that the 34 Millet FPOs gathered in this event are amplifying the Millet Movement of the country.

Akashvani correspondent reports that clad in green and red, the BSF Camp today served as the hotbed for millet fair. The event had over 30 FPO with ready-to-cook options and ready-to-eat products for paramilitary officers, staff, and their families. The exhibition hosted roughly 1,000 attendees from various armed forces.  The event brought forth a viable and healthy alternative for everyday snacks such as noodles, ladoos, and cookies. It also featured raw and broken millet grains and millet flour. BSF Mahila Pipe Band and 24 Battalion BSF Jazz Band captivated the audience with their melodious tunes.