Millets are collective group of small-seeded annual grasses that are grown as grain crops, primarily on marginal land in dry areas of temperate, sub tropical and tropical regions. Climate Resilient Millets grown in 131 countries. Ancient food grains first plants domesticated for food - Earliest evidence found in Indus civilization dates back to 3000 BC. Millets traditional food for 59 crore people in Asia & Africa.

Millets are coarse grains and a repository of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. They include sorghum (Jowar), pearl millet (Bajra), finger millet (Ragi/Mandua) and small millets viz; little millet (Kutki), kodo millet (Kodo), barnyard millet (Sawa/Jhangora), foxtail millet (Kangni/Kakun), proso millet (Cheena) all together comes under Millets which is now called as ‘Nutri-Cereals’ due to their high nutritive value.

Events: IYoM 2023
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution, sponsored by India and supported by more than 70 countries, declaring 2023 as the International Year of Millets. The resolution is intended to increase public awareness on the health benefits of millets and their suitability for cultivation under tough conditions marked by climate change. Ministry of Agriculture & Famers Welfare would be a nodal for International Year of Millet (IYoM)-2023 celebrations. In fact, India is now taking the lead in popularising the theme in a strong manner at the international level through various campaigns.
Accordingly, the Government of India will release a suitable Logo and Slogan/Tagline on International Year of Millets 2023 to mark the momentous occasion.

Prize Details:
The winning entry will be awarded cash/cheque prizes for each category (1st, 2nd and 3rd prize each for Logo and Slogan/Tagline)
Category: 1st Prize, 2nd Prize, 3rd Prize
Logo: 50,000, 25,000, 10,000
Slogan/Tagline: 50,000, 25,000, 10,000

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The last date of submission is 17th September 2021