A National Conference on Millets Quest 2025: Building Resilience, Feeding the World

The Department of Tribal Studies, in collaboration with the Social Science, Humanities, and Management departments, is organizing a National Conference titled Millets Quest 2025: Building Resilience, Feeding the World on February 24-25, 2025. The conference aims to bring together tribal millet producers, agricultural scientists, researchers, non-governmental organizations, social activists, academicians, and entrepreneurs from various states of India. Through insightful discussions and knowledge sharing, the event seeks to highlight the nutritional significance of millets, their role in sustainable agriculture, and the crucial contributions of tribal millet farmers as food producers. Honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. T.V. Kattimani, as the Chief Patron of the conference, provides his esteemed guidance, while Dr. Divya K., Assistant Professor, Department of Tribal Studies, serves as the Convener, ensuring the seamless execution of the event and its objectives.

Highlights

  • Honoring Tribal Millet Farmers:
    The conference will recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of tribal millet farmers as key food producers and custodians of traditional agricultural knowledge.
  • Interdisciplinary Knowledge Exchange:
    Experts from diverse fields, including agriculture, nutrition, social sciences, and entrepreneurship,will come together to share insights on millet production, processing, and marketing.
  • Dynamic Platform for Dialogue:
    The conference aims to foster discussions across different sectors, enhancing awareness and recognition of millets as a vital component of food security and resilience.
  • Workshops and Demonstrations:
    Interactive sessions, including live demonstrations on millet-based food preparation and sustainable farming techniques, will provide hands-on learning opportunities for participants.
  • Special Millet Exhibition:
    A showcase of various millet-based products will be set up, offering participants and the public an opportunity to explore, purchase, and understand the value of millets in daily life.
  • Policy and Market Discussions:
    Deliberations on millet promotion policies, market accessibility, and value chain development will help create actionable strategies to support millet farmers and entrepreneurs.

We warmly welcome everyone to join this significant event and be part of the movement towards a sustainable and nutritious future!