At the expo, numerous products were showcased that highlight the benefits and versatility of millet. This increased attention to millet comes as part of a broader initiative led by PM Modi led NDA government to promote millet on a global scale.
Elaborating on why finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman referred to millets as Shri (a title of respect used before the name), MoS Agriculture Kailash Choudhary said that the gesture will completely change our perception of coarse grains. He said, “Today’s budget was a magnificent and inclusive one. Farmers have been given priority in this budget. It […]