New Delhi: The United Nations has passed a resolution declaring the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM). To raise awareness about the importance of millet, the Agriculture Ministry is hosting a Millet food festival in Parliament for the members today.
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar highlight the positive impact of millet production on the environment and economy.
The IYM 2023 and the push towards increasing millet production will also contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.