The Naveen Patnaik Government last week approved the second phase of ‘Odisha Millet Mission (OMM)’ at an estimated investment of ₹2808.39 crore over six years, which is touted to be the second largest targeted agricultural programme after Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA).
As the OMM is intended at reviving millets in farms and on plates mostly in tribal areas, the ruling Biju Janata Dal is set to strengthen its base further among tribals and women riding on the success of the mission.