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As part of its Millet-reviving initiatives, SwitchON Foundation facilitated the distribution and cultivation of pearl millet especially in rain-fed areas where rice cultivation was not suitable in the clusters of Bankura and Purulia districts in West Bengal. Millets were part of their diet before rice and wheat cultivation had taken over. 🌾
Millets are traditionally known to be among the first grains consumed by humans. 🌾
Today, there are making dishes like Ragi Laddu, Ragi Malpua, Millet Kheer, Millet Khichdi and so on. 🌾
SwitchON built the capacity of the SHG members by actively participating in various events, workshops, cooking competitions, operating stalls, food festivals etc. making them confident enough to take up work independently. 🌾
By focusing on millet-based offerings, the initiative not only promotes healthy eating but also contributes to the revival of indigenous crops, aligning with broader agricultural sustainability goals. It is an effort to make the communities go back to their roots which are climate-resilient and ensure food security too.🌾
With their community empowerment, they have changed the lives of more than 500 farmers growing millets over 150 acres of land in Purulia and Bankura, West Bengal.🌾
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