Odisha millet mission and the millet Shakti Cafés: A model for sustainable nutrition and livelihoods
Author(s): Braja Kishore Sahoo
Abstract: This paper examines the Odisha Millet Mission (OMM) and its innovative Millet Shakti Café initiative as a case study in sustainable food systems that address nutrition security while supporting rural livelihoods. Drawing on existing literature, policy documents, and theoretical frameworks, the analysis explores how the integration of traditional crops into modern value chains creates multidimensional benefits across social, economic, and environmental domains. The study identifies key success factors in the OMM model, including multi-stakeholder partnerships, a focus on women's empowerment, and the revitalization of traditional ecological knowledge. The findings suggest that the Millet Shakti Café model represents a scalable approach to addressing contemporary challenges in food systems while contributing to multiple Sustainable Development Goals. Policy implications for replication in diverse contexts are discussed, along with recommendations for future research.
Braja Kishore Sahoo. Odisha millet mission and the millet Shakti Cafés: A model for sustainable nutrition and livelihoods. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(7):187-192. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i7c.608
