Indian Institute Of Millet Research (IIMR) In Hyderabad : Act As a Centre Of Excellence(Union Budget 2023)
During the presentation of the Union Budget 2023, Union Finance Minister announced that the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) in Hyderabad will act as a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for ‘Shree Anna’ to take the research on millets to the international level and make India a global hub for millets.
- India is the world’s largest producer and second largest exporter of several types of ‘Shree Anna’ (millets) with a share of 41% in 2020, as per the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
- Rajasthan, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh are leading producers.
- As the year 2023 has been declared the ‘International Year of Millet’ by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
- The IIMR is considered the main driver behind the surge in the interest and consumption of millet-based products in the country in the last 5-6 years.
