3rd October 2024, Hyderabad
The Millets processing & custom hiring center was inaugurated at Bettada Basaveshwara farmer’s producer organization (FPO) at Jakkaladinni Village of Sirwar Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka. The unit offers the Millet Processing facility to local millet farmers at affordable charges. ICICI Foundation supported this project under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative for sustainable agriculture and Nutrition security.
The unit was inaugurated by Shri Venugopal Y Rao, Project Manager, ICICI Foundation, Karnataka, in the presence of the FPO Project team, ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad, and the Board of Directors from FPOs and Farmers.
Dr C Tara Sathyavathi, Director, ICAR-IIMR, strengthening the value chain of millet, disseminating production & processing technologies to small & marginal farmers through the millet processing unit.
The processing unit will offer a range of services, including cleaning, de-hulling, and packaging, ensuring that millets are processed to meet the highest industry standards. This facility is designed to cater to the needs of local farmers and cooperatives, providing them with access to cutting-edge technology and expertise.
Agriculture University officials, Line department officials, the Board of Directors, the CEO and accountant of FPO, and over 200 progressive farmers from Jakkaladinni and neighboring villages of Raichur district attended the programme.
(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad)
Read more: https://icar.org.in/icar-iimr-hyderabad-dedicates-millet-processing-unit-karnataka-fpo
