The advent of climate change is leading to the revival of cultivation of millets. Discuss. Also, mention the steps taken by the government to give an impetus to millet production in India. (Answer in 150 words)

Major millets - Bajra, Ragi, Jowar. Millet map of India showing extreme temperature (45°C), drought resilience, low carbon footprint and, semi-arid soils. Steps to provide impetus to millets: (1) Designation as 'Shree Anna' for its nutritional benefits - source of proteins, vitamins etc. (2) Intensive millet promotion - promote via village panchayats, technology interventions, MSMEs (3) MSP & PDS - Govt declares MSP for coarse grains & makes them available for common man at affordable prices (4) Mid-day Meal - Odisha government has introduced millets in children's diet (5) National Nutrition Mission & National year for Millets 2018 - promoting them at all levels Further, India proposed 2023 as International Year of Millets by UN and promotion of needy to eat category - G20.