Newsinc24 Team 
The 193-member UN General Assembly has unanimously adopted the resolution sponsored by India, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets, aimed at raising awareness about the health benefits of the grain.The resolution considers the urgent need to raise awareness of the climate-resilient and nutritional benefits of millets and to advocate for diversified, balanced and healthy diets through the increased sustainable production and consumption of millets. It also recognises the vast genetic diversity of millets and their adaptive capacities to a range of production environments. U.N. Member States lauded India for the initiative and its leadership in facilitating negotiations on the resolution.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to all the nations who initiated and co-sponsored the resolution on International Year of Millets at the United Nations. In a tweet, Modi said, India is honoured to be at the forefront of popularising Millets, whose consumption furthers nutrition, food security and welfare of farmers.He said, it also offers research and innovation opportunities for agriculture scientists and start-up communities.
Gratitude to all the nations who initiated and co-sponsored the resolution on International Year of Millets at the @UN.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2021
Distinguished delegates were also served delicious Millet Murukku! This is one snack I also relish and urge all of you to try it as well. pic.twitter.com/j84PyWN5l5
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations T. S. Tirumurti thanked all co-sponsors especially Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Russia and Senegal and all Member States of UN for their strong support.
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