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MILLETS in upland regions of Odisha (MURO) for crop diversification, climate resilience and enhanced Food and Nutritional Security

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Title MILLETS in upland regions of Odisha (MURO) for crop diversification, climate resilience and enhanced Food and Nutritional Security
 
Creator Gupta, S K
Gumma, M K
 
Subject Odisha
Millets
Food and Nutrition
 
Description In Odisha, agricultural practices predominantly revolve around rice cultivation, particularly in rainfed ecosystems. However, the reliance on rice poses significant challenges, including susceptibility to water scarcity and moisture stress, leading to low yields and inadequate financial returns for farmers. Additionally, nutritional deficiencies, as highlighted by the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2015-16, further underscore the urgent need for intervention. Thirty-four percent of children suffer from malnutrition, emphasizing the critical importance of addressing food and nutritional security issues.

The "MILLETS in upland regions of Odisha (MURO)" project offers a solution by promoting the cultivation of millets as an alternative to rice. Millets, known for their resilience to adverse weather conditions and high nutritional value, provide a dual-purpose option by serving both as food and feed crops. This project aims to diversify crops, enhance climate resilience, and improve food and nutritional security in Odisha, thereby addressing pressing agricultural and socio-economic challenges.
 
Date 2024-03
 
Type Conference or Workshop Item
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
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Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/12605/1/Poster_MURO.pdf
Gupta, S K and Gumma, M K (2024) MILLETS in upland regions of Odisha (MURO) for crop diversification, climate resilience and enhanced Food and Nutritional Security. In: Odisha Project Poster.