Millets for Millions : Traditions, Technologies, and Transformation
Millets for Millions : Traditions, Technologies, and Transformation
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- Author: Dr. Chita Ranjan Dash Dr. Bijaya Kumar Nayak
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Millets for Millions: Traditions, Technologies, and Transformation is a comprehensive exploration of millets as crops of the future and their transformative role in achieving food, nutrition, income, livelihood, and ecological security. Combining scientific evidence, field experiences, indigenous knowledge, and policy perspectives, the book examines the evolution of millet-based food systems from ancient civilizations to contemporary climate-resilient agriculture. The book highlights the nutritional richness of millets, their adaptability to diverse agro-climatic conditions, and their importance in addressing some of the most pressing global challenges, including climate change, malnutrition, water scarcity, and sustainable rural development. Drawing extensively from grassroots experiences in Odisha and other millet-growing regions of India, it documents traditional farming practices, community seed systems, agroecological innovations, value chains, processing technologies, market development, and public policy interventions. Millets have been an integral part of India's agricultural and cultural heritage for centuries. Revered in traditional food systems and cultivated by indigenous and tribal communities across generations, these grains embody resilience, diversity, and sustainability. Today, as the world seeks climate-smart and nutrition-sensitive agricultural solutions, millets are re-emerging as powerful cereals for building healthy diets, strengthening rural livelihoods, and conserving natural resources. This book will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, policymakers, development practitioners, extension professionals, entrepreneurs, farmers, and civil society organizations working in agriculture, nutrition, livelihoods, and sustainable development. It also offers practical insights for those interested in promoting millet-based enterprises and integrating nutritious, environmentally sustainable foods into everyday life. By bringing together traditions, technologies, and transformative development experiences, Millets for Millions advocates a return to sustainable food systems that respect nature, strengthen communities, and improve human well-being. The book reinforces the belief that millets are not merely crops of the past but are essential for creating a healthier, more resilient, and food-secure future for millions. “Let us return to our roots, celebrate millets as nature’s superfoods, and recognize the invaluable contributions of farmers who nourish humanity while safeguarding our soil, water, biodiversity, and future generations. Read more
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