Question Q6DiscussGS1GS2
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.
Main Body
The year of 2023 now designated by UN as International Year of Millet due to its multidimensional benefits.
Ecological Significance of Millets:
1less water consumption compared to rice and wheat
2low growing season (eg 65-day needed for bajra)
3A harmony with low pesticide and fertilizer usage
4Eliminate Koi farming and Nutritional Balance
Nutri Hovel Significance:
1they are full of vitamins like B12
2useful in type-2 diabetes due to low arsenic content
3Low cost cereals akin to millets
4Millet grains is beneficial for stress digestion
5ensure availability even during lean rainfall season
Issues faced
lack of MSP support
cropping pattern & prayer of rice and wheat
PDS development (PMNHAN scheme) government support through PDS
Further increasing awareness and popularization of millet millet and population would help to millet millet and population
— Divyank Gupta
142 words5 paragraphs
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Topper
Divyank Gupta
Subject & Paper
GS1GS2
Topic
Agriculture and Food Security
Millets
Ecological and Nutritional Significance
Writing Stats
142
Total words
5
Paragraphs
Technical and explanatory
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