To revive the millets, Odisha Millet Mission, a flagship programme called “Special Programme for Promotion of Millets in Tribal Areas” has been launched by Department of Agriculture & Farmers Empowerment, Odisha. Programme intends to revive millets in rain fed farming systems and household consumption. SWATI is implementing this programme in 12 grampanchayats -Petapanga, Raikia, Mandakia, Beredakia, Dadingia, Sugadabadi, Gumamaha, Manikeswara, Karada, Badabaraba, Indragada and Ranaba of Raikia block  in Kandhamal district.