DOFPCL in Visakhapatnam wins IIMR award for high-yield millet cultivation
The Hindu
Devullu of DOFPCL wins IIMR award for high-yield millet cultivation, promoting sustainable agriculture and preserving desi seeds.
Devullu, CEO of Dimsa Organic Farmers Producer Company Limited (DOFPCL), Visakhapatnam, has bagged an award from the Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR), Hyderabad, for getting high yield through millet cultivation at the Millet Farmers Kisan Mela held in Hyderabad on March 3 and 4.
DOFPCL promotes sustainable agriculture and supports small and marginal farmers. Mr. Devullu has contributed to natural farming, millet cultivation and preserving desi seeds through a dedicated seed bank.
Union Minister Bhagiradh Choudhary handed over a memento and award to Devullu.
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