Millets

• They are small-seeded grasses belonging to the botanical family Poaceae. They constitute an important source of food and fodder for millions of resource-poor farmers and play a vital role in ecological and economic security of India. These millets are also known as "coarse cereals" or "cereals of the poor".
• High in Nutrients: Millets are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients, such as bre, protein, and antioxidants (Table 2). These nutrients help to improve overall health, boost the immune system, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
• Millets as a Subhead consists of Sorghum (jowar), Pearl millet (bajra), Finger Millet (ragi), Banyard Millet, Proso Millet, Kodo Millet, Buckwheat, Amaranthus and Foxtail Millet. Being excellent source of essential nutrients to the millions of Indians, they are also called as 'nutritious cereals'.

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