Dehradun, Aug. 23 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Pantnagar, 21 Aug: A grand Shri Anna Mahotsav (Millet Festival) was inaugurated today at GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) was the Chief Guest. He first inaugurated the renovated Gandhi Hall and then inspected the stalls at the Shri Anna Mahotsav. Under the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Dr Manmohan Singh Chauhan, this festival has become a remarkable platform to showcase the role of millets in ensuring nutritional security, sustainability and farmers' empowerment.

Governor Singh began his address with the slogan, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan". He stated that organising the Shri Anna Mahotsav is a revolutionary ste...