PM Modi Promotes Millets as Superfood, Welcomes Global Recognition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of millets, calling them a superfood. He highlighted how India has successfully showcased the nutritional benefits of millets, which has led to their growing global recognition. In 2023, the United Nations declared the year as the International Year of Millets, encouraging the worldwide cultivation and consumption of these nutrient-rich grains. Millets such as bajra, ragi, and jowar have been a staple in Indian diets for centuries, known for their rich nutritional content and health benefits.

The Indian government is actively promoting millets as a means to improve food security and nutrition across the country. During the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 event, PM Modi advised students to include superfoods like millets in their diets to stay healthy and energized. He emphasized the importance of adopting nutritious foods to maintain overall well-being, further supporting the push for millets as an essential part of a balanced diet.

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