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UN Food and Agriculture Organisation decides to observe 2023 as International Year of Millets
The UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has approved India’s proposal to observe 2023 as the International Year of Millets. This decision was taken at the 160th session of FAO Council, currently underway in Rome. The move will enhance global awareness to bring back these nutri-cereals to the plate. In addition, the FAO Council has ..
Topics: Cereals • Eleusine coracana • Food and Agriculture Organization • Food and drink • Millet • Plants • United Nations Development Group • United Nations Economic and Social Council
Millets and India’s Twin Nutrient Disorder
India has a twin nutrient disorder. First it is fighting hunger. India stands at 100/119 countries in the global hunger index. On the other hand India also faces the challenge of obesity and hidden hunger. This twin challenge needs to be addressed through a revamp in the dietary habits. The journal Global Environmental Change suggests ..
Topics: Eleusine coracana • Food and drink • Global Hunger Index • Health • malnutrition • Micronutrient • Nutrient deficiency • Nutrition • Rice • Vitamin • Zinc deficiency
The Union Government decides to declare 2018 as National Year of Millets
The Union government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Millets’ to boost the cultivation of millets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security. This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative committee meeting in New Delhi on March 22, 2018. ..
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