Millets- A collective initiative | Women's Initiative

As the world marks 2023 as the International Year of Millets, NEN in partnership with Millet Network of India (MINI) has been promoting millets among different communities of Nagaland with the aim of reviving this wonder crop. To provide a higher profile and advance the strong traditional ecological knowledge that women have in agriculture, particularly in the area of millet farming. MINI formed the All India Millet Sisters (AIMS) Network. The AIMS Network seek to protect the ecology and environment, enhance traditional seed varieties including millets, actively promote bio-diverse and ecological agriculture, and create vibrant farmer led market for millets. Under this partnership millet has seen its revival in many of the communities who are re-dedicating and re-affirming to bring back millets in the agricultural landscape.

Millets are an integral part of the community’s diet among the Nagas and other tribal communities in the country. This nutrient rich crop once considered as ‘poor man’s food’ has in recent time caught the attention of conscious consumers across the country. Though its consumption and cultivation has largely declined for several reasons, yet a few communities cling on with the traditional practice. Millet Sisters in communities like New Phor, Phor and Meluri have continued the traditional practice till date and strive to retain this practice in their communities.

The short film shares the journey of the collective effort of these women and their resilience to preserve and sustain these practices despite modern interventions.

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