The United Nations has unanimously declared 2023 as the
International Year of Millets. The 193 member UN General Assembly
adopted a resolution sponsored by India and supported by over 70 nations
declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador T.S. Tirumurti
said it is a big step to promote nutritional and ecological benefits of
millets to the world as a key component of the food basket and effect
policy changes. He expressed gratitude to all co-sponsors, especially
Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Senegal, and all Member
States of the UN for their strong support. He also expressed delight
that all Member States enjoyed the delicious millet 'murukku'
distributed by Indian Mission.
Millets can grow on poor soils and are resistant or tolerant to many
crop diseases and pests. They can also survive adverse climatic
conditions.
Nutritionist Dr Meenal Jain spoke about the benefits of including millets in daily diet.
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