ICAR-IIMR Launches 'One Meal a Day with Millets' Initiative
Published: May 4, 2026

ICAR's Indian Institute of Millets Research has launched a campaign urging Indians to consume millets in at least one daily meal to improve dietary health. The move aligns with National Institute of Nutrition guidelines recommending millets make up one-third of cereal intake.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Millets Research (ICAR-IIMR) has launched a campaign promoting the inclusion of millets in at least one daily meal to encourage healthier eating habits. Director C. Tara Satyavathi announced the initiative at an event in Hyderabad on Monday, co-organized by ICAR-IIMR, its innovation wing Nutrihub, and social enterprise Millet Marvels.