Underutilized Nutrient Rich Millets: Challenges and Solutions for India's Food and Nutritional Security: A Review

The productivity of the rice and wheat farming system is now fast approaching stability, in spite fact that green revolution assisted India becoming self-sufficient. To introduce traditional grains are both nutrient-dense environmentally sustainable, agricultural diversification necessary. Security food nourishment for everyone must be ensured. However, getting there really difficult. Data readily available indicates hunger levels rising globally. Small millets adaptable, less labor-intensive, resilient, nutritious, sustainable crops can help to some part mitigate issues facing modern agriculture. far commonly consumed than major cereals. have been marginalized neglected as a result overdependence on few numbers plant species, namely, rice, wheat, maize, potatoes. Energy, complex carbs, minerals, phytochemicals abundant little millets. These used, according studies, effectively combat malnutrition, including undernutrition overnutrition. Millets small-seeded grasses, appear meet this description. eco-friendly contain macronutrient, micronutrient content well-balanced. aid prevention variety non-communicable diseases nutraceutical benefits. more palatable after soaking, roasting, germination, fermentation processes, which also reduce anti-nutrients, enhance physiochemical accessibility. micronutrients, increase their bioavailability. Value-added goods millet demand farmer revenue by being prepared made widely consumer. It’s essential create well spread millet-based offer low-income individuals’ affordability, convenience, flavor, texture, shelf stability. As result, these superfoods potential achieve nutritional security.