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start-ups, and international collaboration.
institutions came together so Sustained enthusiasm,
that millets were not merely deeper meaning
discussed in public policy rooms, What is striking is that public
but also celebrated in kitchens, interest in millets has not waned
markets, and public institutions. since 2023; it has deepened. The
India hosted the first ever Global inclusion of millets in institutional
Millets (Shree Anna) Conference feeding programmes, innovative
in New Delhi, attended by culinary applications, and the
dignitaries from over 100 visible endorsement by public
countries, wherein Hon’ble Prime leaders have helped mainstream
Minister recognised ICAR–Indian them across socio-economic
Institute for Millets Research, groups. Consumers are
Hyderabad, as the Global Centre increasingly making evidence-
of Excellence for Millets. India based dietary choices—
showcased millets at major traditional knowledge being
global exhibitions and fairs, while validated by modern nutritional
the ASEAN–India Millet Festival in science—leading to a permanent
India and Jakarta strengthened place for millets in both urban
global commitment towards the and rural food baskets.
ancient grains. During India’s A winter superfood rooted in
G20 Presidency, millets were tradition
promoted across Agriculture From a nutritional
Working Group Meetings, and the perspective, millets justify their
Millets and Other Ancient Grains reputation as a superfood.
International Research Initiative Rich in dietary fibre, protein,
(MAHARISHI) was launched to and essential micronutrients
foster cross-border research such as iron, calcium, and zinc,

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