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अअअअ अअअ अअअअ अअअअ: अअअअअअ अअअअ

Nutritious Cereals: India Leading Cover Story

Indian millets are a group of nutrient-dense, drought- Year of Millets will raise awareness of millets'
tolerant crops that are primarily grown in India's contribution to food security and nutrition, as well
arid and semi-arid regions. It is a small-seeded as motivate stakeholders to maintain and improve
grass in the Poaceae botanical family. They are millet production. At the same time, it will draw
food for million of resource -constrained farmers attention and encourage investment in research and
and also fodder for their domesticated animals. development.
It has a significant impact on the ecological and INDIA BECOMING A PIONEER IN MILLETS
economic security of India. This millet is also known The Government of India has launched an initiative
as "coarse grain" or "poor grain." Indian millets are to promote millets, or nutritious cereals, both in
high in protein, vitamins, and minerals. They're also India and abroad. Its flavour is its specialty. India's
gluten-free and have a low glycemic index, so they're goal is not only to export millets, but also to reach
a great option for people with celiac disease or out to the people and care for their health. India
diabetes. came up with the idea at a time when the world is
The pandemic has highlighted the need to dealing with an epidemic like Covid. The Indian
supplement the income of small and marginal government is planning to spread it around the
farmers, and millets can be one of the best options world. The government is making an effort to better
for doing so. Millet is a climate-resilient crop that serve nutritious food cereals from India at all events
can be grown with little water, low carbon emissions, hosted by all agencies and embassies. Its specialty
and even in drought conditions. The International
should be communicated to the public; this process

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