Discover the Significance of Millets Day: A Celebration of Shree Anna in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar is gearing up for the fifth edition of Millets Day on November 10-11, featuring a conference that emphasizes the importance of Shree Anna and sustainable agricultural practices. The event, organized by the Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment department, aims to promote climate-resilient agriculture and nutritious millets. Notable figures, including Governor Braj Mohan Ram and former WHO chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, will be in attendance. This celebration highlights Odisha's commitment to enhancing agricultural biodiversity and community seed systems.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 10, 2026, 09:04 IST

Millets Day Celebration in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: The fifth Millets Day is set to take place in Bhubaneswar on November 10 and 11, featuring a two-day conference centered around the theme ‘Strengthening Shree Anna and Landrace Seed Systems,’ according to official announcements.

The Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment (A&FE) department is organizing this event, which will emphasize ‘Community Seed Systems and Agricultural Biodiversity for Resilient Food Systems.’ This initiative aims to showcase Odisha's commitment to fostering climate-resilient agricultural practices and the promotion of nutritious millets, commonly referred to as Shree Anna.

The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Governor Braj Mohan Ram as the chief guest, alongside Deputy Chief Minister and A&FE Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo.

Notable attendees will include Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, former chief scientist of WHO and chairperson of the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary of the Union Agriculture Research and Education Department and ICAR Director General, and Pravat Kumar Roul, Vice-Chancellor of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology. In 2022, the state government officially recognized November 10 as Millets Day as part of its Shree Anna Abhiyan initiative.