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Why in the News?
Recently, the United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millet.
Key Points:
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What are Millets?
- Millets are called the ‘super grain’ because of their high nutritional value.
- For Example, Jowar, bajra and ragi.
- Millets are high in dietary fibre.
- Due to their high density of nutrients including vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and dietary fibre, millets are excellent grains to alleviate malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency.
- Additionally, millets do not require high-quality soil to grow and hence can easily cater to the need of the growing population.
Significance of International Year Of Millet: 2023
- Elevate awareness about the contribution of millets to food security and nutrition
- Inspire stakeholders on improving sustainable production and quality of millets
- Draw focus on enhanced investment in research and development and extension services to achieve the other two aims
