BRAHM DUTT BLUE BELLS PUBLIC SCHOOL

SECTOR – 10
GURUGRAM, HARYANA
INDIA
 Hi...! I am Milli, the Millet Mascot

Let me take you on a Journey of Millets!

What are Millets ?
• Millets are traditional grains, grown and
consumed in the Indian subcontinent from
the past more than 5000 years.
• Millets are small – grained, warm – weather
cereals belonging to grass family.
• These grains have low requirements of water
and fertility when compared to other popular
cereals.
• They are highly tolerant to drought and
other extreme weather conditions.
WHY UN IS CELEBRATING 2023 AS
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS
• Each year UN identifies a key food for the
sustainable development of the planet.
• 75th session of the United Nations General
assembly declared 2023 as the International year
of millets.
• Millet is a member of the grass family
• The most widely grown millets- "sorghum" and
"pearl millets", however, have never quite
reached the popularity of other, nore widely
known as cereals, such as wheat, corn or rice.
WHY UN IS CELEBRATING 2023 AS
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF MILLETS

The Director General in his opening remarks said that

IYM2023: “provides a unique opportunity to raise
awareness of, and to direct policy attention to:
1. nutritional and health benefits of millet consumption
2. suitability of millets for cultivation under adverse and
changing climatic conditions
3. creating sustainable and innovative market
opportunities for many countries
 Let me introduce to
my family…
Sorghum Millet

Barnyard Pearl
Millet Millet

Proso
Millet S Finger
Millet

Kodo
Millet S Foxtail
Millet
 Types of Millets
Sorghum
(Jowar)

Sorghum is rich in
protein, calcium,fiber,
thiamine, riboflavin, It provides strong bones, improves mood,
folic acid, and boosts energy levels and promotes blood
carotene. circulation.
 Types of Millets Pearl Millet
(Bajra)

Contains high proportion of proteins as well as

lipids.

It prevents type 2 diabetes

Helps with weight loss
The niacin content in pearl millet is Makes the heart healthy
higher than all other cereals.
 Types
Fingerof Millets
Millet (Ragi)

The richest source of calcium. It

contains Sulphur rich amino acids

It helps in relaxing body naturally. It is

beneficial in conditions of anxiety,
depression and insomnia. It is also useful
for migraines.
 Types of Millets

Barnyard Millet
(Sanwa)

Grains possess other functional

constituents like Gamma amino It can help enhance
butyric acid and Beta – glucan. It hemoglobin/serum ferritin levels in
is boon for those with gluten the blood.
allergies
 Types of Millets

Amaranth
(Rajgira)

High protein content and high in

dietary fiber. It contains iron, It Could Reduce
magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium
Inflammation
 Buckwheat (Kuttu)

High protein content and high in soluble fiber.

Rich in carbohydrates, fatty acids, lysine, linoleic
acid

It improves digestion, promotes weight loss and

manages diabetes
 Millets -The Miraculous Grains​

Foo • Sustainable and nutritious food source to ensure food security

d • Able to grow in diverse agro-climatic conditions
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Nut
ritio • Rich in essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, vitamin and mineral
nal • Gluten free and have a low glycomic index
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Eco
no • Provides income opportunities for small-scale farmers
mic • Strengthens local food sovereignty and increase income and economic stability
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• Combat malnutrition and improve overall health
Hea
lth • Niacin in millet can help lower cholesterol
Sec • Promotes dietary diversity, crucial for overall health and well-being
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Mighty Millets on the Platter
Ragi Cookies
Kodo Salad
Bajre ki Raab
 Eat Right Millets Walkathon

Learning Objective:
Students will be able to:
 create awareness about millets through
Walkathon.
 appraise the benefits of millets to health and
environment through posters and street play.
 promote the consumption of millets as a healthy
and nutritious food choice through slogans and
placards.

Description:
Students participated in ‘Walkathon’, a rally
that aimed to create awareness in the vicinity of
the school. They carried posters and banners
with motivational slogans, inspiring messages
and significance of consuming millets written
on them. Students performed Nukkad Natak
also in the park.
Promoting and Implementing the Sustainable Development
Goals (SDGs) through Millets at Blue Bells
Promoting the cultivation and consumption of millets aligns with the broader agenda
of achieving sustainable development globally. The Project – Shree Anna helped us to
work towards the following SDGs:
Contributing to poverty reduction
Food security
Good Health and Well Being
Climate Resilience
Sustainable agriculture
Biodiversity conservation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Millets at Blue Bells
SDG 1: NO POVERTY
Blue Bellians contributed by donating millet-based food items through Community
Outreach Programme of the school.

SDG 2: ZERO HUNGER

Millets are highly nutritious and serve as a staple food, providing essential nutrients such as
iron, zinc, and fiber ensuring 'ZERO HUNGER'.
Our Students Building a Hunger Free Nation: Sharing is Caring through Millet
based Community Lunch.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Millets at Blue Bells

SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-

BEING
Millets are rich in nutrients and have health benefits
Students baked Healthy Ragi Cookies with Happy
Faces.

SDG – 13 CLIMATE ACTION

Farmer Speaks at Blue Bells: The ability to
withstand drought and high temperatures
makes millets resilient crops in the face of
climate change. The cultivation of millets
supports sustainable agriculture practices.
 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Millets at Blue Bells

SDG – 15 LIFE ON LAND

Learning from Field Visit: Millets contribute to
biodiversity and sustainable land use. Their
cultivation can help prevent soil erosion and
improve soil fertility, promoting overall
ecosystem health.

SDG 17 - PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS

International Connect yet to come
1. As the people enter their old age, they
start seeing symptoms like joint pains,
arthritis and diabetes. How helpful are
millets in this context?
2. How much amount of Millet intake is
appropriate for a person in a day ?
3.How relevant are Millets when it comes to
gluten free food ?
5. Can millets be given to children/infants?
5.What is the right way to eat millets so that
we absorb maximum nutrition value from
them ?
6. People in today's era are conscious about
their looks and slim body. How far is Millet a
good option for reducing weight ??
Thank You