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Under the aegis of the FICCI Task Force on Millets, FICCI has developed the compendium on Interventions in Millets - Industry, Startups & FPOs. The compilation showcases the best practices collected from Millet Startups featured in the FICCI Awards, FPOs, and industry stakeholders. The compendium also includes case studies of a few awardees and nominations of Startup Awards. It stands as a testament to the innovation, collaboration, and dedication that characterize the efforts within the millet sector.

Key Highlights of the report: As part of the International Year of Millets (IYoM) 2023 celebrating these environment-friendly and highly nutritious crops, this knowledge paper also highlights the role of millets in ushering in economic prosperity along with proposed ways to achieve these goals. The report comprises three sections: knowing our nutri cereals, current perceptions about millets and mainstreaming millets. To mainstream millets and bringing the “Shree Anna” to every plate, the report proposes a four-pronged strategy, in addition to celebrating a ‘Decade of Millets’: Actions points: 1. Production enhancement interventions entail crop and varietal improvements, concerted efforts on value-added ...