Context: As the government sets to achieve its agenda of a malnutrition-free India and doubling of farmers’ incomes, the promotion of the production and consumption of nutri-cereals is a policy shift in the right direction.
Facts about millets or “Nutri-cereals” in India:
Reasons for the decline in consumption of millets
Multi-pronged strategy adopted by the government for the promotion of millets
Conclusion: The multi-ministerial policy framework is a strategic move towards building an Atmanirbhar Bharat which resonates with the global call for self-sufficiency and sustainable development.