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As seen in Odisha, innovation in millet recipes can drive
consumption among different age groups.

• Food Festivals: Support and participate in local millet food
festivals that bring together communities to celebrate and
taste a variety of millet dishes.

• School Meal Programs: Advocate for millet inclusion in
school meal programs to promote early dietary preferences.
The introduction of ragi into the supplementary nutrition
program in Chhattisgarh sets an example for other states.
4. Reducing Food Waste:

• Composting and Recycling: Promote composting of millet
waste and recycling practices at the community level,
reducing the environmental impact of food waste.

• Smart Packaging: Support sustainable packaging solutions
for millet products, including reusable and biodegradable
options. Consumers can follow environmentally responsible
practices by choosing products with minimal packaging.
• Consumer Awareness: Increase awareness regarding
food waste and its environmental consequences, educating
individuals on how millets can contribute to reducing waste
due to their extended shelf life.

5. Sustainable Choices:
• Local and Organic Markets: Support local and organic
millet markets by actively choosing products that adhere to
sustainable practices.
• Collaboration and Advocacy: Partner with NGOs, farmer
associations, and local businesses to advocate for sustainable
production and consumption, emphasizing millets’ role in
sustainability.

• Promote Circular Economy: Encourage practices like
upcycling, reusing, and exchanging millet-based products,
contributing to a circular economy.
Suggestive measures for the Government to achieve SDG 12
using Millets:

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