Nutrition Crisis
Millets, which have been shown to be storehouses of proteins along with a host of other nutrients, have seen a steep fall since the 1960s.
Commercialisation
Excessive commercialisation, dependence on chemical fertilisers and pesticides have had a deep impact on small farmers and their households.
GMCs
The entry of Genetically Modified Crops has spelt the death knell to the health of the soil and the citizens of the country, posing a grave threat to small farmers.
Water Crisis
Depleting underground water resources, coupled with climate change is deeply affecting 65% of the farmers in the arid and semi-arid belts,
MILLET NETWORK OF INDIA
MINI is an alliance of over 120 members representing over 50 farmer organizations, scientists, nutritionists, civil society groups, media persons and women. They represent over 15 rain fed states of India. The MINI sees millets not just as crops but as a concept and above all its ability to help the millet farmers make their agricultural autonomous.