Английская Википедия:International Year of Millets

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Шаблон:Short description Food and Agriculture Organization and United Nations has recognised 2023 as International Year of Millets or IYM2023 for awareness about health and nutritional benefits of millets.[1][2] The Indian Government proposed to celebrate 2023 as International Year of Millets.[3]

Because millets use less water to produce and grow in less time, they can be alternatives to imported cereals. Millets also have high nutritional values.[4]

Around the world

  • India contributes 80% of millet production in Asia and 20% worldwide. In 2023-24 Union Budget, India declared funds for Millet Research Institute. India will provide millets by Public Distribution System to people of below the poverty line.[5]
  • Indian Diplomats visited Nigeria as Millets Specific Visit.[6] India and Nigeria both uses Millet as staple food.

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