Millets
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National Millet Conclave to be held in Attappadi

The festival of sowing of seeds, Kambalam, will also be conducted.

published on : 25th May 2023
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Meet the millet evangelist from Rajasthan on a mission to promote smart agriculture and more

Sharmila Oswal is on a mission of taking millets to the country and the whole world, writes Rajesh Asnani

published on : 30th April 2023
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'Shri Anna': The eco-friendly superfood that blends tradition and nutrition

One serving of millets can meet the daily requirements for several nutrients needed for optimum function of the brain and body

published on : 26th April 2023
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Millets set to become future food choice: PPV&FRA President

The vision set out in the 2030 agenda for sustainable development goals, he said, foresees a world where food is sufficient, safe, affordable and nutritious.

published on : 24th April 2023
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Ragi revolution in Jharkhand's Gumla a case study for Harvard Business School

Bureaucrat Sushant Gaurav's work with ragi crops in Gumla has been selected for the Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration.

published on : 21st April 2023
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Government college in Kerala to promote cultivation of millets

The college’s initiative is an extension of the Punarjani project that was implemented at Thennamarakudi in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary. 

published on : 12th April 2023
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Millet part of AIIMS students and patients’ diet

“We believe millet will provide the patients the essential fibre they need to recover quickly.

published on : 4th April 2023
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Why is Centre not marketing ryots’ produce globally: Minister Niranjan Reddy

The conclave was organised by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) at Novotel.

published on : 25th March 2023
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Millets to be part of daily meals of Army personnel

Special emphasis is being given to the introduction of value added millet items and snacks to troops deployed along the northern borders.

published on : 23rd March 2023
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Indian Army to make millets an integral part of soldiers' rations after over half a century

Three popular varieties of millets -- bajra, jowar and ragi -- will be issued to troops

published on : 22nd March 2023
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Tamil Nadu rolls out Millets Mission for 5 years to revive use and increase production of health grains

To spread awareness on the health benefits of millets among consumers and to increase millet consumption, millet festivals will be celebrated across the state.

published on : 22nd March 2023
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Millets can help tackle challenges of food security: PM Modi

India produces more than 170 lakh tonnes of millet, which is 80 per cent of Asia's and 20 per cent of global production.

published on : 18th March 2023
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Millets making a comeback on global stage

Paradigm solutions will prioritise the export of millets, with a focus on traceability and promoting the ‘fork to farm’ rather than ‘farm to fork’ approach.

published on : 3rd March 2023
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Modi stresses turning e-waste into gold, focuses on millet-rich diet

“If e-waste is not disposed of properly, it can harm our environment. But if done carefully, it can become a great force in the circular economy of recycle and reuse,”

published on : 30th January 2023
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Farmers need to shift from rice to millet cultivation to reduce high water consumption: Amitabh Kant

Kant noted that the private sector needs to play a key role in making millet the superfood of India.

published on : 18th January 2023
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Supporting Millet Mission, this Chhattisgarh cafe sells healthy cereal-based dishes

Launched in May last year by the Raigarh district administration, the goal remains to create awareness about the often neglected millets having tremendous health benefits.

published on : 9th January 2023
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Millets to take rice’s place in ration shops

The minister has appealed to the students to eat healthy food like millets, saying they would prevent high blood sugar.

published on : 8th January 2023
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All eyes on millets

Telangana’s first and Asia’s largest food and beverage expo to highlight millets

published on : 7th January 2023
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Odisha govt ropes in FICCI to promote millets globally

As the UN general assembly has declared 2023 as the international year of millets (IYOM),

published on : 4th January 2023
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Millets offer solution to growing food demands: EAM Jaishankar

Millets were among the first crops to be domesticated in India with several evidence of its consumption during the Indus valley civilization.

published on : 2nd January 2023
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