Earlier known as coarse cereals, the government rebranded millets in 2018 as 'nutri-cereals'. In this context discuss the ecological and nutritional significance of millets
Introduction
Millets or 'Shri Anna' refers to the grains such as bajra, ragi, jowar that have immense health and ecological benefits.
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Rebranding as the strategy to:
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Significance of millets:
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Ecological:
Nutritional significance:
Suited to different climatic conditions
(Eg) Bajra - Rajasthan, Ragi - South India
Nigh in macronutrients: proteins, carbohydrates.
High in micronutrients like calcium, magnesium, iron
Low glycemic index - suited for diabetics.
High fiber content - improve gut health
Millets help in reducing cholesterol, improve cardio-health and good for gut.
Subsidy increase: incentivize strategies adopted by government
Demand side - Awareness generation such as International Year of Millet 2023
Millets consumption has decreased since green revolution. The improvement in productivity by newer technique and processing along with increased demand will help improve farmer income and societal health.
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Diagrams showing the strategy of rebranding and the ecological and nutritional significance of millets through branching structures
- Clear identification of rebranding rationale
- Comprehensive coverage of both ecological and nutritional aspects
- Specific examples of millet types (bajra, ragi, jowar)
- Well-structured with diagrams
Aditya Agarwal
Government Policies and Interventions
Agricultural and Nutritional Policies
Millets Rebranding and Significance
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