In celebration of the International Year of Millets, KAMP (Knowledge and Awareness Mapping Platform), in collaboration with CSIR-NIScPR, organized a knowledge-sharing session for students. The event aimed to educate students about the significance of millets in agriculture, nutrition, and sustainable development.
Dr. Charu Lata, Principal Scientist at CSIR’s National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, addressed more than 500 students from classes 5th to 12th from all over India. The session covered various aspects of millets, including their historical relevance in India, diverse types, nutritional benefits, and versatile applications.
The workshop provided students with a comprehensive understanding of millets, encouraging them to embrace these grains as a vital part of the food and agriculture landscape. It served as an educational platform for promoting the International Year of Millets and the sustainable use of these grains in the 21st century.
KAMP also informed students and teachers about upcoming scientific excursions and teacher training programs organized by KAMP at various CSIR Labs and ISRO Centres this year. CSIR-NIScPR is a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) that specializes in science communication and evidence-based policy research. KAMP is an initiative and knowledge alliance between CSIR-NIScPR and industrial partner M/S Nysa Communications Pvt. Ltd., focusing on developing creativity, meaningful learning, critical reading, and thinking skills among students.