Tomar at G-20 agri meet: ‘India becoming destination for healthy foods’

India is turning into the vacation spot nation for wholesome meals objects like millets and the federal government is selling biofortified varieties to handle malnutrition, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Sunday mentioned as he participated within the G-20 agriculture assembly nearly.

Tomar mentioned the United Nations (UN) has accepted India’s proposal and declared 2023 because the worldwide yr of millets and urged the G-20 nations to assist the celebration of the millet yr to advertise diet and sustainable agriculture.
The G20 Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting is likely one of the ministerial conferences organised as a part of the G20 Leaders Summit 2021 to be hosted by Italy in October.
“The Government of India has emphasised on re-introducing traditional food items including millet, other nutritious cereals, fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy and organic products in the diet of the people. Their production has been phenomenal in India in recent years and India is becoming a destination country for healthy food items,” a press release quoted Tomar having mentioned in his digital handle.

Tomar mentioned biofortified varieties, that are the supply of a staple weight loss plan wealthy in micro-nutrients, are being promoted to take away malnutrition. About 17 such varieties of various crops have been developed and launched for cultivation.
The authorities has additionally taken steps to extend the optimum use of water sources, create infrastructure for irrigation, preserve soil fertility with balanced use of fertilizers, and supply connectivity from farms to markets, he added.
With PTI Inputs