TNAU Millets

What is the establishment year of Centre Of Excellence For Millets, Athiyandal at TNAU ? Provide the detailed information regarding the location .

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Centre Of Excellence For Millets, Athiyandal at TNAU was established in the year 2013.

Total area of the institute : 12.16 ha

Location details

Latitude : 12.072860 N

Average rainfall : 1074.7 mm

Longitude : 78.9904410 E

Altitude : 163.36 m MSL

Soil texture : Red Sandy and Clay

Soil pH : 7.2 Neutral

Irrigation : Open wells (3 Nos.)

Importance Of Millets
• Millets are rich in protein and quality amino acids. Hence, rich in nutrition.
• Millets have high foliage and hence, used as fodder for cattle.
• Consumption of ragi strengthens the bones as it is rich in calcium.
• Millets are good for diabetic patients.
• Millets are rich in fiber and are good for health.

Mandate
To evolve high yielding varieties and hybrids in millets.

To popularize mechanization in millets to mitigate labour scarcity.

To promote value addition in millets and to enhance the farm income.

To produce and distribute quality seeds in millets.

To popularize micro irrigation and fertigation in millets among the farmers.

To provide market intelligence on millets.

Contact Details :
The Professor and Head
Centre of Excellence for Millets
Athiyandal – 606 603
Thiruvannamalai District
Tamil Nadu, India
Cell: 9443422461