Millets for Food Security: Reviving Nutri-Cereals for a Sustainable Future

Abstract

The fact that a substantial portion of India still lives below the poverty line and cannot afford enough nourishing food twice a day raises seriousconcerns about our nation’s current policies, both domestically and internationally. First of all, the main causes that are identified includeunemployment, which makes their lives in misery, unchecked government policies that deprive poor farmers of the value of their crops, theconversion of agricultural lands into industrial areas, and many more. The government undoubtedly has a lot of plans to deal with all of this, butin the conflict between the crooked and the impoverished, the corrupt appear to be winning for the time being. It goes without saying that thegovernment’s top priority should be to ensure that no one dies from starvation. Despite producing enough food to meet its own requirements,India’s inflationary pressures on food prices are a striking tale that affects everyone, but especially the poor. The long term viability of India’sexisting level of self-reliance is also in doubt because of the country’s growing population and shifting dietary patterns. The consequences ofclimate change and the quantity of land required to grow food grains are two other significant problems. Millets are an environmentally friendlyfood source that can aid in the fight against hunger. These offer an extra benefit in addressing nutrient deficits in third-world nations becausenutrients are abundant in them. The grains are resistant to pests, diseases, and climate stress, and are easily stored for an extended period of time.