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Scientists working to increase shelf life of millets-based products

After putting Indian millets on the global stage, scientists are working on ways to increase the shelf life of products made from the coarse grains without compromising on the nutritional value. Scientists at Mysuru-based CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) are also working on validating the numerous health benefits attributed to millets as they make a comeback as superfoods. Millets have an active enzyme called lipase that reduces the shelf-life of millet-based products by giving off-odours and rancidity, Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, CSIR-CFTRI told PTI here. She said scientists at CFTRI are now working on methods and processes to inactivate the lipase enzyme in millets, which could enhance their shelf life. Some food processors remove the outer layers of millet that takes away the fibre and minerals of the coarse grains. But, it should not become devoid of vitamins and minerals and be left with only starch and a little bit of protein. We are wor

Millet Year begins, 140 Indian embassies to participate in events

As The International Year of Millets (IYM) began, Indian embassies across more than 140 countries will be participating in celebration across the year, the government said

Govt lines up millet-centric activities as int'l year of millets kicks in

The government on Sunday announced it has lined up a series of millet-centric promotional activities across the country as the International Year of Millets (IYM) kicks in, while noting that millets are also integral part of the G-20 meetings. The centre ministries, state governments and Indian embassies have been allocated a focussed month in 2023 to carry out various activities for the promotion of IYM and increase awareness about benefits of millets, the nodal agriculture ministry said in a statement. January is the focussed month for the Union Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs as well as state governments of Chhattisgarh, Mizoram and Rajasthan for conducting activities, it said. The ministry also urged international organizations, academia, hotel industry, media, Indian Diaspora, start-up communities, civil society, and all others in the millets value-chain to come forward and join hands to revive the forgotten glory of 'Miracle Millets' through the grand celebration of ...

What has made Odisha Millets Mission a success story in such a short time

For thousands of farmers, the path towards relative higher income has been smoothened by active help from the Odisha Millets Mission

Indian govt lays out action plan to promote millet export starting Dec 2022

For exports of Indian millets, the Indian government has planned to facilitate participation of exporters, farmers and traders in 16 international trade expos and Buyer Seller Meets (BSMs).

UP eyes bigger pie of millet exports, plans to expand jowar acreage

Some of the major millet crops grown in UP are jowar, bajra, kodo and sanwa

DFPD's canteens to include millet products for raising health benefits

The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has decided to adopt and promote millet products in its canteens and meetings to jack up health benefits

Best of BS Opinion: Climate-resilient grains, bank privatisation, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

India honoured to be at forefront of popularising millets: PM Modi

The UN General Assembly adopted by consensus a resolution declaring 2023 the International Year of Millets

Karnataka taps chefs to promote millet recipes, boost consumption

State to offer subsidised seeds, assured market & bonus in addition MSP in order to promote millets