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Title: Khanduli's Millet Revival Earns Recognition in Mann Ki Baat
Press Release Number:
27/10/2026
Description:
Khanduli village in West Jaintia Hills District received recognition from Prime Minister of India during the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat, aired on Akashvani on 25th October 2026, for the efforts in promoting millet cultivation.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jaintia hills has played a key role in reviving finger millet locally known as u Krae in the Pnar dialect, through awareness programmes, farmer training, field demonstrations and technical guidance since 2021.
Participation has grown from an initial five to six farmers cultivating less than 500 square metre to approximately 50 to 60 farmers covering about 10 hectares.
Women farmers, particularly Smt. Darapbiang Mulieh and Smt. Sitrian Surong, have contributed significantly to sustaining millet cutivation in the village.
Through Mulieh Enterprise Smt. Darapbiang Mulieh has introduced finger millet powder and baby millet powder
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jaintia hills has played a key role in reviving finger millet locally known as u Krae in the Pnar dialect, through awareness programmes, farmer training, field demonstrations and technical guidance since 2021.
Participation has grown from an initial five to six farmers cultivating less than 500 square metre to approximately 50 to 60 farmers covering about 10 hectares.
Women farmers, particularly Smt. Darapbiang Mulieh and Smt. Sitrian Surong, have contributed significantly to sustaining millet cutivation in the village.
Through Mulieh Enterprise Smt. Darapbiang Mulieh has introduced finger millet powder and baby millet powder
Released Date:
27 Oct 2026
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