Fueling A Millet Movement: NITI Aayog’s Blueprint For A Healthier India
The National Institute for Transforming India(NITI) Aayog, a policy think tank of the Indian government, recently released a report titled “Promoting millets in diets: Best practices across States /UTs of India”. The report aims to revive and mainstream millets in the diets of the Indian population. Millets are highly nutritional, environmentally sustainable crops that have been overlooked in recent years due to the introduction of other crops. This report highlights the importance of incorporating millets into diets and also presents a comprehensive list of good practices and innovative approaches in millet production, processing, and consumption.
The NITI Aayog report titled “Promoting millets in Diets: Best Practices across States / UTs of India” highlights the significance of millets in the value chain, including production, processing, and consumption. The report focuses and ecological stability, health benefits, and nutritional security offered by millet. It provides insights into 3 key themes- state missions and initiatives, the inclusion of millets in integrated child development services (ICDS), and research and development with a focus on technology innovations.
The NITI Aayog report on promoting millets in diets highlights the environmental sustainability, and nutritional security they offer. Successful state initiatives, inclusion in ICDS, and Research efforts are showcased. The report serves as a valuable resource to promote and incorporate millets, to make them fashionable and popular as a superfood. With Government support and effective branding and marketing strategies, can regain the position as an integral part of Indian farming and diets, contributing to the overall well-being of the nation.
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