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Indian millets are a group of nutritiously rich and drought-tolerant small-seeded grasses belonging to the botanical family Poaceae. Millets are one of the oldest crops known to humans and can grow in adverse weather conditions with marginal irrigation requirements.

Indian Millets are nutritionally superior to wheat and rice as they are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are also gluten-free and have a low glycemic index, making them ideal for people with celiac disease or diabetes.

Millets are highly adaptive to a wide range of ecological conditions and thrive well in rain-fed; arid climates and have minimal requirements for water, fertilizers, and pesticides. They constitute an important source of food and fodder for millions of people and play a vital role in the ecological and economic security of India.

India is among the top 5 exporters of millets in the world. World export of millets has increased from $400 million in 2020 to $470 million in 2021 (ITC trade map) India exported millets worth $64.28 million in the year 2021-22, against $59.75 million in 2020-21.

Pearl Millet

The most extensively cultivated millet is pearl millet. Large stems, leaves and heads characterize this summer cereal grass. Bajra is a type of millet and is one of the most cultivated crops in India.

Sorghum

Sorghum, also known as jowar, is a cereal grain that is grown in India. Sorghum is a crop from the Gramineae family that is high in carbohydrates and has the scientific name Sorghum bicolour L

Finger Millet

Another significant staple grain in Eastern Africa and Asia is finger millet, often known as ragi in India and Nepal). At the top of the stem, the plant has many spikes or "fingers."

Small Millets

Foxtail Millet

Foxtail millet grains are rich in minerals, dietary fibre, polyphenols, and proteins. It is rich in calcium, plays an important role in growing children, pregnant women as well as people suffering from obesity, diabetes, and malnutrition.

Barnyard Millet

Barnyard Millet is also known as Sanwa. It is stacked with high amounts of dietary fibres that help improve bowel movement and aiding weight loss. It is rich in calcium and phosphorus, which can strengthen bone density.

Kodo Millet

Kodo Millet, also known as Kodon Millet, is a digestible variant with higher amounts of lecithin amino acid. Kodo is a fantastic source of B vitamins, especially niacin, B6, and folic acid, among other vitamins and minerals.

Proso Millet

Proso millet is rich in minerals, dietary fiber, polyphenols, vitamins and proteins. It is gluten-free.Proso millet contains high lecithin which supports the neural health system.

Little Millet

Little Millet (Panicummiliare) is grown throughout India and is a traditional crop. It is a relative of proso millet but the seeds of little millet are much smaller than proso millet. it is also called Moraiyo, Kutki, Shavan, and Sama.

International Year Of Millets (IYoM) 2023

Based on the proposal of India, supported by 72 countries, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

The government of India has taken a lead and is organizing IYOM-2023 at the domestic and International levels to make it a people's movement so that the Indian millets and its value-added products are popularized globally.

Objectives of IYOM 2023:

Awareness of the contribution of millet to Food Security and Nutrition.
Inspire stakeholders to improve sustainable production and quality of millets.
Focus on enhanced investment in research and development and extension services to achieve the above objectives.

Rice plays an important part in people's diets, especially in India. Rice contains carbohydrates which gives ample energy to the body. It is a good source of protein and is rich in vitamins and minerals, such as zinc and phosphorus. There is an extensive range of rice available and each of them has a unique aroma, taste, and properties. To name some of the 50 types of rice, you can explore- Basmati, Brown Rice, Mogra, Jasmine, Aizon, Ambemohar, Chakhao, Dubraj, Burma Black, Indrayani, Jeerakasala, Jawaful, Kalal, Joha, Kuttanad, Laxmi Bhog, Matta, Mysore Malliage, Patna, Parmal, Samba, Wada Kolam etc.

India largely exports two types of rice - Basmati and Non-Basmati Rice. While both are quite common, there are several varieties of rice that are largely exported globally. The production during 2021-22 was higher by 25.33 MMTS over the previous 5 years. Indian rice exports witnessed a growth of 9% reaching USD 9665 Million in 2021-22 as compared to USD 8819 Million during the previous year. The major rice-cultivating states in India are Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Bihar, Assam, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.

As per the latest data, India exported rice to 150 countries globally from 2021-22. Having the largest share of the global rice trade, India is expanding its rice export footprint in Asia, Africa, and the European Union. India exports majorly to Iran, Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the USA along with other countries.

Agricultural And Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

APEDA was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December 1985. APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of a wide range of agricultural and processed food products including Fruits, Vegetables and their Products, Meat and Meat Products, Poultry and Poultry Products, Dairy Products, Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products, Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products, Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Cereal and Cereal Products, Groundnuts, Peanuts and Walnuts, Pickles, Papads and Chutneys, Guar Gum, Floriculture and Floriculture Products, Herbal and Medicinal Plants.

For more information, please visit www.apeda.gov.in

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