To promote millet cultivation and consumption of millets, Gujarat will organise ‘Millet Mahotsav and Prakrutik Farmers Market 2025’ on February 8-9, 2025.
This two-day event aims to promote millet-based products and natural farming practices. The festival will take place across seven municipal corporations – Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, Bhavnagar, and Rajkot.
The main event will be organized at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. On Saturday, at 12.15 pm, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will inaugurate the event. The event will also be attended by Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel and Minister of State for Agriculture, Bachubhai Khabad.
The event will bring together 1,000 millet and natural farming FPO farmers, renowned NGOs, and urban citizens at the state level, with an expected footfall of 25,000 to 30,000 visitors.
Similarly, at the district level, around 500 farmers and experts will participate, attracting 20,000 to 25,000 visitors per venue. The two-day festival, running from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, will serve as a dynamic platform for farmers, agricultural experts, businesses, and consumers to explore the potential of millets and natural farming.
Exhibitions, live demonstrations, and cultural events
The Mahotsav will feature an exhibition of 125 state-level and 75 district-level stalls, showcasing a range of millet-based products, organic farming techniques, and natural agricultural produce. Additionally, 100 stalls at the state level and 60 at the district level will be dedicated to millet-based and organic products, with 25 and 15 live food stalls, respectively.
The festival will also host panel discussions by leading agricultural scientists on topics such as the importance of millets, value addition in millet crops, natural farming, organic certification, and canning of horticultural produce. Live demonstrations on millet-based cooking, natural farming techniques, and food processing will provide valuable insights to visitors.
The event will include cultural programs from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm, featuring live bands, mascots, and entertainment zones with attractions like henna art, a game zone, and puppet shows.