The MMM, being implemented by the government, could completely damage the existing bio-diversity in this area,” commented Mr. Satheesh.

Processing at the University is comparatively cheap, and since there are no middlemen, farmers of Hyderabad-Karnataka save a lot.

The initiative is about enlightened consumers getting into an understanding with ecological farmers to cultivate millets of their choice.

Cooperative initiatives that involve urban and rural people to solve problems of villages as well as cities, help to bridge the rural-urban divide

Apart from benefiting farmers, the scheme would also benefit thousands of school going children.

Millet Sisters bases itself on these sterling principles of millets: They are resilient; Life infusing; Life sustaining; Life generating

160 varieties of Paddy seeds, 20 varieties of Finger Millet and vegetable seeds were on display in different stalls at the seed fair.

Increasing farmers’ access to a variety of traditional seeds and planting materials will make them more resilient to climatic hazards.

The Sangam focused on the traditional food cultures of the Rajasthan desert area, and revival of diversity and organic production.