India leading global millet production, new revolution catches pace

August 8, 2025 1:56 PM

India leading global millet production, new revolution catches pace

Guddu Dongare, a farmer from Betul district in Madhya Pradesh, is inspiring a quiet revolution — one millet seed at a time. Once faced with an unproductive patch of fallow land, Guddu’s fortune took a turn after he attended a farmer field school organised by the local agriculture department. It was here that he first heard about millets. He learnt that millets can withstand changing weather conditions, need fewer inputs, grow in a shorter period, and adapt well to nearly all types of soils....

Yoga, millets, alternative medicine part of our rich cultural heritage: Delhi CM

June 18, 2025 4:42 PM

Yoga, millets, alternative medicine part of our rich cultural heritage: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday emphasized the importance of yoga, millets, and alternative medicine in fostering a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Speaking at an event in the national capital ahead of International Yoga Day, Gupta praised the rising popularity of millet-based diets in Delhi, calling it a welcome shift toward wellness rooted in India’s cultural heritage. “Yoga, alternative medicine, and millets are part of our glorious cultural legacy,” Gupta said. “Incor...

PM Modi unveils 109 new crop varieties to boost agriculture

September 16, 2024 4:25 PM

PM Modi unveils 109 new crop varieties to boost agriculture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified crop varieties at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi. The event marked a major step forward in boosting India's agricultural productivity and sustainability. During the ceremony, PM Modi interacted with farmers and scientists, emphasizing the importance of value addition in agriculture. Farmers present at the event expressed optimism about the new varieties, noting their p...

Make holistic health people-led movement by promoting yoga, millets: PM Modi urges gram panchayat presidents

September 16, 2024 6:28 PM

Make holistic health people-led movement by promoting yoga, millets: PM Modi urges gram panchayat presidents

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged gram panchayat presidents to make holistic health a people-led movement by spreading awareness about yoga and millet, which he said help preserve soil health and aid in the fight against climate change. In a letter to Gram Pradhans, PM Modi also extended best wishes to all residents of Gram Panchayats for the 10th International Yoga Day. "As the custodians of democratic institutions at the grassroots level, I urge you to make holistic health a people-led ...