G20 Spouses Tour Indian Agriculture Innovations During Visit to Agricultural Research Institute

The G20 spouses visited the Indian Agricultural Research Institute campus and saw breakthroughs in Indian agriculture.
They were welcomed with a grand "millets rangoli" and exhibition showcasing millets, startups, and farmer groups.
The spouses met tribal farmer Lahari Bai who has conserved millets on her farm.
They saw sustainable farming methods like vertical and hydroponic farming.
Celebrity chefs prepared millet-based dishes for the spouses during a live cooking session.

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G20 Spouses Tour Indian Agriculture Innovations During Visit to Agricultural Research Institute

The G20 spouses visited the Indian Agricultural Research Institute campus and saw breakthroughs in Indian agriculture.
They were welcomed with a grand "millets rangoli" and exhibition showcasing millets, startups, and farmer groups.
The spouses met tribal farmer Lahari Bai who has conserved millets on her farm.
They saw sustainable farming methods like vertical and hydroponic farming.
Celebrity chefs prepared millet-based dishes for the spouses during a live cooking session.

ndtv.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/26/2023

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9/9/2023

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Spouses of world leaders attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi enjoyed a millet-based lunch and a guided tour of an exhibition showcasing culturally-rich artifacts at NGMA.

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Millet Takes Center Stage at G20 Gala Dinner in India to Promote Climate-Friendly Grain

India served millet, a staple for millions of Indians, to world leaders at a gala dinner at the G20 Leaders Summit in New Delhi.