Hyderabad, May 4 -- A nationwide campaign promoting millet consumption-"One Meal a Day with Millets"-was launched at the Indian Institute of Millets Research in Rajendranagar on Monday, aiming to encourage healthier eating habits and sustainable food practices.

The initiative, spearheaded by Millet Marvels in association with IIMR and Nutrihub, received support from actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, who endorsed the campaign through a video message urging people to include millets in their daily diet.

Telangana MLA Janampalli Anirudh Reddy formally launched the mission, highlighting the nutritional and environmental benefits of millets, which require significantly less water compared to conventional crops like paddy.

Experts noted that millets, ...