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

    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.

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    Abstract

    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.

    Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
    Divisions: Global Research Program - Accelerated Crop Improvement
    Global Research Program - Resilient Farm and Food Systems
    CRP: UNSPECIFIED
    Uncontrolled Keywords: millets, crop diversification, food security, nutrition, odisha
    Subjects: Others > Odisha
    Mandate crops > Millets
    Others > Food and Nutrition
    Depositing User: Mr Nagaraju T
    Date Deposited: 01 Apr 2024 08:15
    Last Modified: 01 Apr 2024 08:15
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/12605
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