Gandhinagar, Feb. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently advocated for the nutritional and agricultural benefits of coarse grains, commonly known as millet, emphasising their role in a healthy diet and sustainable farming. His efforts to promote millet cultivation and consumption led to the United Nations declaring 2023 as the 'International Year of Millets', according to the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) statement.

Gujarat is also encouraging the use and consumption of these nutritious grains. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel, the state will organise the "Millet Mahotsav and Prakrutik Farmer Market 2025" on February 8-9, 2025, according to the statement.

As per the statement, this two-day event ai...