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Millets – Primitive Crop, Contemporary Trend

Ragi (Nachni), also known as finger millets, are highly regarded as nutritious yield and incorporating millets in the diet could tackle malnutrition, and digestion issues, reduce the risk of heart diseases, and aid a myriad of occurring ailments. Finger millet crops are drought-resistant, tolerate adverse weather, and are a primary crop and a staple in hilly regions like Mokhada. While crops like rice and wheat have dominated the Indian market for decades, due to their nutritional value, finger millet and its products have gained a significant market value in recent years.

In light of the same, AROEHAN conducted Food Production & Processing workshops for Women’s
Self Help Groups in Mokhada. Food expert Ujwala Bhore and her colleagues from Jawhar Farm facilitated two workshops on March 13th and March 27th respectively. With on-ground demonstrations, they covered essential topics like manufacturing, packaging, and marketing. They gave elaborate information on the recipes while demonstrating how to make ragi-based chocolates, laddoos, and papads.

“Earlier we used to make papads only to eat at home, but now we will use this training to make
more such products through our self-help groups and earn profits by selling them,”
affirmed the participants.

The participants also made products like chocolate and ladoos on the spot, giving them practical
understanding as the facilitators encouraged them to ask questions. The women’s concerns were allayed after the training was over. The Nachni papad was kept in the sun to aid the cooking process. These papads were loved by everyone during lunchtime. 52 women from 6 villages participated in the first training and 39 women from other 4 villages in the second training. The main objectives of the training sessions were to make ragi-based products as well as gain an understanding of selling them in the market. This could be a game-changer for millet-based products to enter the mainstream market and provide delicious yet healthy snacks to consumers.

AROEHAN Self-Help Group President

Resilience and Success: Mango Nurseries in Mokhada

In 2021, three Self Help Groups of landless Adivasi women, and one of women from the Katkari tribe (a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group) in Mokhada embarked on a journey to establish mango nurseries. Unfortunately, they faced several setbacks along the way. These challenges included issues with seed quality, heavy rainfall, and a low germination rate.

Undeterred by these obstacles, the SHGs decided to make a fresh attempt. This time, they collected local seeds from villagers, ensuring better seed quality. To create an optimal environment for the saplings, they ingeniously constructed a low-cost polyhouse using recyclable materials like polythene. This polyhouse allowed them to nurture the seedlings under controlled environmental conditions.

Their dedication and hard work finally paid off, yielding successful results. In August of this year, they successfully cultivated 8,500 mango grafts.

InfoBank

The Infobank will serve as an unparalleled and comprehensive information hub. From sustainable development initiatives to effective governance models, the Infobank aims to empower tribal societies with the information they need to thrive. It aspires to bridge the gap between policymakers, community leaders, and the tribal population, fostering collaboration and facilitating informed decision-making.

Introducing our AROEHAN INFOBANK.

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