Inaugurating the ‘Gram Parikrama Yatra’ from Shuktirth Bangar on Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath engaged with beneficiaries of various government schemes, highlighting that over 99 per cent of last year’s sugarcane price has been paid. “Out of the 119 sugar mills operational in the state, 105 are settling payments to sugarcane farmers within […]
FMCG sector navigates muted rural demand and eyes government support in the upcoming budget for growth, innovation and healthier product incentives The rural demand has been muted over the past quarter for almost all fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. The Interim Budget that will be presented on 1 February will be a Vote on Account […]
In an exclusive interview with Tarannum Manjul of Businessworld, Prashant Parameswaran, the Managing Director and CEO of Tata Consumer Soulfull, unveils Tata Soulfull’s remarkable journey of almost eight years in redefining millets as more than just superfoods. The conversation explores the brand’s strategies to bridge the urban-rural gap, insights into product planning, stringent quality controls, […]
FSSAI, Northern Region along with Radisson Blu, Kaushambi organised a millet awareness event based on the theme “Millets: From Farm to Plate” on 31 July, 2023 specially for the chefs of numerous acclaimed hotel chains and students from several hospitality as well as culinary institutes. Navneet Jain, Group CEO, Radisson Blu, Kaushambi Delhi NCR and […]
Move over rice and wheat, there’s a new crop in town! Millet, a small-seeded grass that has been cultivated for thousands of years, is rapidly gaining popularity globally. With its low maintenance requirements and incredible health benefits, it’s no wonder millet is becoming the go-to crop for farmers and consumers alike. So what exactly is […]
A ministerial round table of millets was held post-inaugural session of the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference in New Delhi on Saturday. Ministers from Guyana, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname and Zambia; Permanent Secretary, Agriculture of Gambia and Maldives and Director General, Millets Initiative, Nigeria participated in the meeting. India held its first mega-global event […]
