2023 declared India's Year of Millets by UN, supporting millet cultivation and consumption with sustainability, nutrition, and startup growth.
India, the world's largest producer and consumer of millets, has declared 2023 the Year of Millets, supported by the UN. Millets offer numerous benefits, including nutritional value, environmental impact, promoting sustainability, climate resilience, and traditional and cultural importance. The Indian government's initiatives to encourage millet cultivation and consumption have led to the growth of over 80 new startups in the sector. Millets are rich in protein, dietary fibre, and minerals, have a reduced carbon footprint, and contribute to sustainable agriculture.
March 16, 2024
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