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About Mr. Prasanna Srinivas Sarakadam
Entrepreneur, business mentor, media professional and millet ecosystem builder.
Mr. Prasanna Srinivas Sarakadam is an entrepreneur, business mentor, media professional and millet ecosystem builder with experience across education, journalism, marketing, business consultancy, digital strategy and entrepreneurship.
The journey
01 · The early years
He began his career as a Chemistry Lecturer and later moved into journalism, marketing, consultancy and business development.
02 · Brands and institutions
Over the years, his professional journey has included assignments and associations with leading brands and institutions, along with mentoring and speaking engagements on entrepreneurship, marketing and business development.
03 · Millets.News — 2023
The International Year of Millets 2023 became an important turning point. Recognising the need for a dedicated platform for millet awareness, industry knowledge and collaboration, he founded Millets.News, initially as the Millets National Media Portal, which later evolved into the Millets International Media Portal.
04 · MBF Universe
He subsequently founded MBF Universe, with the vision of building a complete millet ecosystem connecting health awareness, food, manufacturing, distribution, retail, entrepreneurship, training, doctors, community and leadership through its multiple verticals and 9 Orbits.
05 · World Millets Day — 30 August
He is also the initiator of the proposal to observe 30 August as World Millets Day. In 2026, multiple organisations and institutions conducted millet-related programmes and awareness activities following this call.
06 · World Millets Federation (WMF)
To further strengthen international collaboration, he started the World Millets Federation (WMF) at www.wmf.eco, with the objective of connecting millet stakeholders across countries and opening opportunities for knowledge sharing, partnerships, manufacturing, research, trade and exports.
Vision
His larger vision is simple but ambitious: to make millets a meaningful part of everyday life through the message “One Millet Meal Every Day” while building an ecosystem that supports health awareness, entrepreneurship, community participation and global collaboration.
Mission
His mission is to build the millet ecosystem in India and connect it with the world.
Official details about MBF Universe can be seen at our official website www.mbfuniverse.com.