• Health-promoting nutritious crop: Compared to other cereals they have superior micronutrient profile and bioactive flavonoids.
  • Millets have a low Glycaemic Index (GI) and also associated with the prevention of diabetes.
  • They are good source of minerals like iron, zinc, and calcium.
  • Millets are gluten-free and can be consumed by celiac disease patients.
  • Millet has a beneficial effect on the management and prevention of hyperlipidemia and risk of CVD.
  • Millets are found to be helpful with the reduction of weight, BMI, and high blood pressure.
  • In India, Millet is generally consumed with legumes, which creates mutual supplementation of protein, increases the amino acid content, and enhances the overall digestibility of protein.
  • Millet based value-added products in ready to cook, ready to eat category are easily accessible and convenient to the urban population.
  • Millets are used for dual purposes as food as well as fodder, which make it more farming efficient.
  • Millet cultivation helps to reduce the carbon footprint.