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High Commission of India celebrates International Year of Millets 2023

High Commission of India celebrates International Year of Millets 2023

Dhaka, May 21 (UNI) India and Bangladesh have immense scope to cooperate in the exchange of knowledge, sharing of best practices, and in the research and development initiatives related to millets, High Commissioner of India in Dhaka Pranay Verma said on Sunday.
Inaugurating an exhibition on “Food Security and Importance of Millets” at the Indian Cultural Centre in Dhaka, Verma highlighted the important role of millets in ensuring food security, popularising nutritional diet, promoting sustainable agriculture, and securing financial empowerment of farmers.
"India and Bangladesh have immense scope to cooperate in the exchange of knowledge, sharing of best practices, and in the research and development initiatives related to millets," he said.
The exhibition has been organised by the Indian High Commission as part of the events to celebrate the International Year of Millets 2023.
Food Minister of Bangladesh, Sadhan Chandra Majumder, was the chief guest on the occasion. Robert D. Simpson, Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Bangladesh, was the special guest. Renowned agricultural expert of Bangladesh, Dr. Mirza Hasannuzzaman, Professor, Department of Agronomy, Sher-e-Bangla Agriculture University, was the guest speaker.

The Bangladesh Food Minister appreciated the initiative taken by the High Commission of India in organising the event. He also highlighted the steps being taken by Bangladesh to transform its agricultural sector and to increase the production and consumption of millets.
Agricultural cooperation is an important component of India-Bangladesh partnership. Both India and Bangladesh can lead the way in harnessing the power of millets to build a brighter and more prosperous future for our two countries, Majumder said.
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