Cabinet Approves 'Uttarakhand Millet Mission' Scheme

• 17 Feb 2023

Why In News?

According to information received from media sources on February 16, 2023, the Uttarakhand cabinet has approved the 'Uttarakhand Millet Mission' scheme to promote the state's traditional grain Manduwa, Jhangora.

Key points

• According to the information, the government has given the green signal to the 'Uttarakhand Millet Mission' for the first time to promote coarse grains. Under the Antyodaya Yojana, one kg of Manduwa will be available for one rupee on every ration card. Apart from this, Jhangora will also be given in the mid-day meal.
• This scheme will be started in Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, Haridwar and Nainital districts.
• Manduwa (Koda) crore has been made to promote the production and marketing of A provision of Rs 73 in the scheme. Out of this amount, 53 crores will be given to the Agriculture Department and 20 crores to the cooperative societies.
• Under the scheme, mandua will be purchased from farmers through cooperative societies at Rs 35.78 per kg.
• Significantly, the Central Government has announced Shri Anna Yojana in the budget. This will promote coarse grains.