The Global Millets Conference will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 19, 2023 in New Delhi
- Agriculture
ministers from six countries, international scientists, nutritionists,
health experts,
start-up leaders and other stakeholders from over 100
countries will participate in the conference.
- The Prime Minister will unveil a customised postage stamp and currency
coin on the International Year of Millets (IYM) - 2023 during
the event.
- The two-day conference will have sessions on a wide range of
issues related to millets, including publicity and awareness, value chain
development, health and nutrition, market linkages and research and
development.
- An exhibition-cum-buyer-seller meet will also be organised with a
focus on millets with the participation of over 50 domestic and
international buyers, importers, exporters and processors.
- The exhibition will showcase millet and millet-based ready-to-cook
and ready-to-eat products, by millet-based startups and exporters, and
live cooking sessions by various international and national chefs.
- Based on India's proposal, the year 2023 was declared by the United
Nations General Assembly as the International Millet Year.
- Engaged all Ministries and Departments of the Central Government,
States and Union Territories, farmers, start-ups, exporters, retail
businesses and other stakeholders to promote and spread awareness about
the benefits of millets to the farmer, consumer and the climate.
