I'ntl millets fair: Organic firms, marketers, and farmer groups to unite

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: The Inter national Org anic Millets Fair 2024, marking the inaugural millet fest of the year, is set to unfold at Palace Grounds in the city from January 5 to 7, as declared by Agriculture Minister N Chaluvarayaswamy and Fair President N Chaluvarayaswamy.

The event will be a comprehensive platform, featuring the participation of organic millet companies, marketers, exporters, retailers, farmer groups, provincial unions, and more.

Different states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Meghalaya will showcase their agricultural prowess along with the farmers across Karnataka.

According to sources, only 281 stalls are currently available while 248 have already been registered, underscoring the widespread interest and participation.

The Karnataka State Agricultural Products Processing and Export Corporation Limited (KPEC) will play a pivotal role as the nodal agency for organising the fair.

The involvement of national and international research institutes such as GIZ, CFTRI, and IIMR in contributing to the fair's organisation, promised a dynamic and informative event for attendees.