ASEAN-India Millets Festival

ASEAN-India Millets Festival mind map
Five-day “ASEAN-India Millets Festival”
In Jakarta, Indonesia
Aimed at raising awareness
About millets as farmer-friendly, sustainable food choice
Organized by
Indian Mission to ASEAN
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
Features millet-centric exhibition
Participation from
Millet-based FPOs
Start-ups
Indian chefs
Objectives of the Festival
Promoting Millets
Create market for millets
Among 10-member ASEAN bloc
Fostering awareness and understanding
Benefits of millets
Culinary Diversity
Celebrate cultural and culinary diversity
Showcasing sustainable millet practices
For healthier future
Significance and Context
Food Security
Aligns with joint statements
During ASEAN-India Summit
Emphasizing food security
Recognizes millets
As important for ensuring food security
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Reflects collaboration within partnership
Between ASEAN and India
International Year of Millets
India led UN General Assembly Resolution
Declaring 2023 as ‘International Year of Millets’
Aims to
Address food security challenges
Promote sustainable millet production
Highlight potential for new market opportunities
Millets as a Sustainable Solution
Can grow on arid lands
With minimal inputs
Resilient to climate change
Offer sustainable solution
For countries to increase self-sufficiency
Reduce dependence on imported cereal grains
Live Cooking Workshop and Exhibitions
Includes live cooking workshop
Featuring celebrity chefs
From India and Indonesia
Showcasing culinary potential of millets
Exhibition features
Millet-based FPOs
Start-ups
Indian chefs
Presenting variety of millet-added products
Collaborative Efforts
Provides platform for collaboration
Between ASEAN countries
Promoting exchange of ideas
Cultural diversity
Sustainable millet practices
Global Impact
India’s proactive efforts
Promote millets nationally and internationally
Contribute to
Addressing global hunger
Promoting nutrient-rich foods
Supporting environmentally sustainable agriculture practices

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