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Detailed explanation-1: -The United Nations Organization (UNO) has declared the year 2023 as The International Year of Millets to promote consumption of grains included in the category of Millets. India is one the major countries where the millets are produced and in many parts of the country this is used as staple food.

Detailed explanation-2: -The year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of the Millet, following a proposal by India, which wants to position itself as a global hub for millets. It’s interesting how millets can help the world face the challenges confronting it.

Detailed explanation-3: -In April 2018, Millets were rebranded as “Nutri Cereals”, followed by the year 2018 being declared as the National Year of Millets, aiming at larger promotion and demand generation. The global millets market is projected to register a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period between 2021-2026.

Detailed explanation-4: -As proposed by India, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared 2023 as International Year of Millets (IYM). Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to make IYM 2023 a ‘People’s Movement’ and also to position India as the ‘Global Hub for Millets’.