Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Millet Festival in Chhattisgarh Promotes Health Benefits
A special event called the Millet Festival happened in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh.
The event was to teach people about the good things that come from eating millets, which are types of coarse grains.
A famous expert, Dr. Khader Vali, who is known as the 'Millet Man of India,' talked to farmers and others about why millets are important.
He said that eating millets like jowar, bajra, ragi, kodo, and kutki can make people healthier and stronger.
He also said that growing millets can help farmers earn more money.
There was a big show where different foods made from millets were displayed.
Many farmers liked the idea and promised to start growing millets.
One farmer, Lalram Chandrakar, said that eating millets can prevent many diseases and that he will tell other farmers about the benefits of millets.
A Millet Festival was organized in Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh to promote the health benefits of coarse grains.
Padma Shri Dr Khader Vali, known as the 'Millet Man of India,' spoke about the importance of including millets in daily diets.
Dr Vali advised farmers to return to traditional and local crops for better health and higher profits.
A millet exhibition showcased various nutritious products made from kodo and kutki, highlighting their versatility.
Farmers appreciated the initiative and pledged to adopt millet production, recognizing its health and economic benefits.
- Who
- Padma Shri Dr Khader Vali, farmers, and residents of Dhamtari
- What
- A Millet Festival to promote the benefits of coarse grains
- When
- On a Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Dhamtari district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- To educate people about the health benefits of millets and encourage their production and consumption
- Event
- Millet Festival
- Location
- Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh
- Key Speaker
- Padma Shri Dr Khader Vali
- Millets Highlighted
- Jowar, Bajra, Ragi, Kodo, Kutki
- Event Date
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)