Sub: SE Dept., PM POSHAN (MDM) - Celebrations of International Year of Millets-2023 Certain instructions

Issued Reg.

Ref:-Lr.D.0.No.4-5/2022-PM POSHAN-1-1(EE.5), dt.27.09.2022 from the

Joint Secretary(EE.1) of Education, Govt of India, Department of

School Education & Literacy, New Delhi with enclosures.

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All the Regional Joint Directors of School Education (RJDSEs) and

District Educational Officers(DEOs) in the State are hereby informed that

as you are aware that Millets are group of small grains abode of vitamins,

minerals, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that can help to eradicate

the plethora of nutritional deficiency diseases. Millets are bestowed with a

wealth of nutrients and fibre and that supports boost metabolism,

augment heart health, control blood pressure and diabetes and promote

weight loss.

Further informed that the UN General assembly has recently

adopted a resolution and declared 2023 as by as the "International Year of

Millets". The resolution is intended to increase public awareness on health

benefits of millets and their sustainability for cultivation under tough

conditions marked by climate change. The Main objectives of international

year of millets celebrations are:

a. Elevate awareness of the contribution of millets to food security and

nutrition

b. Inspire stakeholders on improving sustainable production and quality

of millets

c. Draw focus on enhanced investment in research and development

and extension services to achieve the other two aims.

Also informed that the Department of Agriculture & Farmer welfare

vide in their letter D.O. Letter no4-4/2022 NFSM dated 5th September,