Correct Answer : Odisha
Odisha Chief Minister "Naveen Patnaik" has announced to observe November 10, 2022 - The first Thursday of the Margasira month of the Hindu calendar as ‘Mandia Divas’ or ‘Millet Day’ in the State.
* The objective is to popularize and promote the use and cultivation of superfood-millet among the people.
* Odisha has become the first State to declare a Day dedicated to Millets on November 10.
* The State government launched Odisha Millet Mission in the year 2017-18.
* Initially,
Millet Mission was implemented in
30 blocks of seven(7) districts. Now it is being implemented in
142 blocks of
19 districts..
Source : Ommcomnews
