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Q144
(NDA-II/2024)
International Relations & Global Affairs › India's Bilateral & Regional Relations
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ASEAN-India Millet Festival-2023, organized by Indian Mission to ASEAN, was held in which one of the following countries ?
Explanation
The ASEAN-India Millet Festival 2023 was held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from November 22 to 26, 2023. It was organized by the Indian Mission to ASEAN in collaboration with India's Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
- Objective: The festival aimed to raise awareness about millets and foster a market for millet-based products in the ASEAN region, aligning with the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023.
- Venue: The event took place at the Kota Kasablanka Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was the ASEAN Chair for 2023.
- Significance: It highlighted the nutritional and ecological benefits of millets as a sustainable food source. The festival featured a millet-centric exhibition, culinary demonstrations by Indian and ASEAN chefs, and panel discussions to strengthen regional food security and agricultural cooperation between India and ASEAN member states.
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