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Indian children eating MId-day meals at schools

Chapatis, Khichdi Made Of Bajra May Soon Be On Mid-Day Meal Menu In UP

The Mid Day Meal Authority in Uttar Pradesh plans to introduce millets in mid-day meals at least once a week for better nutrition. The state government has sent a proposal to the Food Corporation of India to procure an...

30 April 2023

Millets Can Help Tackle Challenges Of Food Security: PM Modi

Millet is a common term to categorise small-seeded grasses that are often termed nutri-cereals or dryland-cereals and includes Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi), Little Millet (Kutki), Foxtail...

18 March 2023

Kashi Vishwanath Templev

Kashi Vishwanath Temple To Offer Devotees 'Prasad' Made From Millets

Women self-help groups associated with the National Rural Livelihood Mission prepare 'prasad' for the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Now, they will be engaged in the preparation of 'Sri Anna prasadam', said Chief Development...

05 March 2023

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Punjab Govt Introduces Millets In Menu Of All Centres Of State Institute Of Sports

The year 2023 has been declared as International Year of Millets by the United Nations.

06 April 2023

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Stresses On Increasing Millets Production

Gehlot was addressing the Rajasthan Millets Conclave-2023 organized at the State Institute of Agricultural Management, Durgapura on Monday

14 March 2023

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Project To Prop Up Nutri Cereals Approved In J-K

The initiative also seeks to generate awareness regarding the nutritional value of millets, which are rich in proteins, micronutrients, and phytochemicals. 

28 February 2023

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Bhubaneswar AIIMS Introduces Millets For Patients, Students

The students will get rich nutrients and minerals from millets, an ancient food which is locally available, and will take care of their weight problems and immunity, he added. 

03 April 2023

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Fresh From Farm To Plate: How A Think Tank In Bhubaneswar Is Creating New Space For Millets In Its Backyard

India Organises Special Exhibition On Millets At UN Headquarters

The millet exhibition will be on display at the United Nations General Assembly Delegates Entrance Exhibition area from 14-17 February 2023, a media release said.

15 February 2023

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06 February 2023
PM Discloses Reason Behind Naming Millets As 'Sri Anna'

PM Discloses Reason Behind Naming Millets As 'Sri Anna'

"People in Karnataka understand the importance of 'thick food grains' (millets). That's the reason that you all call it 'Siri Dhaanya'. The country is taking...


04 February 2023
Bill Gates Tries Hand At Making Roti, Draws PM Modi's Praise

Bill Gates Tries Hand At Making Roti, Draws PM Modi's Praise

Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, posted on Instagram a video of him making a roti. Superb, Modi reacted, and said that the latest trend in India are millets,...


02 February 2023
Budget Paved Way For Ease Of Living, Says Former Himachal CM Thakur

Budget Paved Way For Ease Of Living, Says Former Himachal CM Thakur

To make India a global hub for millets, also called "Shree Anna", the finance minister said Hyderabad-based Indian Institute of Millet Research would be...


01 February 2023
Budget 2023-24: From Start-Up Fund To Natural Farming, What's New For Farmers And Agriculture Sector?

Budget 2023-24: From Start-Up Fund To Natural Farming, What's New For Farmers And Agriculture Sector?

Contrary to the reaction of the markets and independent experts, the Opposition dismissed the Agriculture Budget 2023-24 and expressed disappointment.


18 January 2023
Indian Farmers Need To Shift From Rice To Millet Cultivation To Reduce High Water Consumption: Amitabh Kant

Indian Farmers Need To Shift From Rice To Millet Cultivation To Reduce High Water Consumption: Amitabh Kant

Addressing an event organised by industry body CII, Kant said millets are nutritious and rich in micronutrients, particularly protein, and the challenge is to...


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07 December 2022
Millets Can Help Fight Nutrition Insecurity And Climate Crisis

Millets Can Help Fight Nutrition Insecurity And Climate Crisis

At the opening ceremony of the International Year of Millets in Rome Prime Minister Modi spoke about creating ‘millet mindfulness’


24 August 2022
Make Way For Millets

Make Way For Millets

Millets are centuries-old, versatile and nutrient-rich superfoods, which, were relegated to the background in the aftermath of the Green Revolution. However,...


24 February 2022
Government Taking Steps To Boost Oilseeds Production; Promote Indian Millets Globally: Piyush Goyal

Government Taking Steps To Boost Oilseeds Production; Promote Indian Millets Globally: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal said campaigns should be launched to create awareness regarding health and nutrition benefits of millets. There is also a need for international...


10 April 2021
Sense and Sensibility over Superfoods

Sense and Sensibility over Superfoods

Eating mindfully and adopting the food habits of our ancestors leads to a better relationship with healthy eating, says Nandita Iyer in her new book


21 February 2021
Can Magic Millets Provide A Solution For Malnutrition?

Can Magic Millets Provide A Solution For Malnutrition?

The innovative use of millets in Madhya Pradesh shows that millets and pulses can significantly improve key nutritional parameters among children and women


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