Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda inaugurated the ASEAN-India Millet Festival in New Delhi on December 14, 2023.
- The festival’s objective is to raise awareness and establish a larger market for millet and millet-based products, aligning with the International Year of Millets.
- Delegates from India, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam attended the festival.
- The program reflects the vibrancy of millets and their potential to transform agriculture and nutrition.
Q: What was the main objective of the ASEAN-India Millet Festival inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda?
a. Promoting rice cultivation
b. Raising awareness about millet
c. Celebrating cultural diversity
d. Establishing a market for wheat-based products
Ans : b. Raising awareness about millet
