Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurates 'Mandia Dibasa' millet day in Bhubaneswar
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 'Mandia Dibasa' (Millet Day) celebration at Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on 10 November 2025, praising Odisha for turning the Shree Anna (millets) vision into action.
Summary
At Mandia Dibasa, Chouhan called for millets to be included in mid-day meals, praised Odisha's women farmers and its millet mission, and applauded the state for procuring Shree Anna at the Minimum Support Price. He described millets as a symbol of nutrition, water conservation and sustainability. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said millets reflect Odisha's heritage and future.
Key facts
- Event
- Mandia Dibasa (Millet Day)
- Venue
- Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar
- Date
- 10 Nov 2025
- Inaugurated by
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Key call
- Millets in mid-day meals
- Odisha practice
- Millet procurement at MSP
Practice MCQs 2 questions
'Mandia Dibasa', inaugurated by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in Bhubaneswar in November 2025, is a celebration of what?
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Correct answer: D — Millets
Mandia Dibasa means Millet Day; the event promoted Shree Anna (millets).
At Mandia Dibasa 2025, Shivraj Singh Chouhan called for millets to be included in which programme?
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Correct answer: B — Mid-day meals
Chouhan called for millets to be included in mid-day meals.