About the Book
The book Millets: A Strive Towards a Sustainable Future offers a comprehensive examination of the significance, history, cultivation, and nutrition of millets. In 2023, the International Year of Millets, these ancient grains have gained modern attention due to their remarkable health benefits and sustainability. The book begins by exploring millets origins and their crucial role in supporting communities in challenging environments. It then delves into major and minor millets, providing insights into packaging, cultivation techniques, crop enhancements, nutritional profiles, and culinary adaptability. The book emphasizes millets nutritional richness, highlighting their abundant dietary fibres, essential minerals, and vitamins, as well as their low glycemic index, making them valuable for diabetes management and overall health. Additionally, the book includes a variety of recipes showcasing millets adaptability in creating hearty porridges, savory dishes, baked goods, and beverages. Beyond the culinary aspect, the book also highlights the ecological advantages of millet cultivation, emphasizing their positive contributions to soil health, water conservation, and biodiversity. In a world grappling with climate change and food security challenges, millets offer a sustainable solution for both small-scale farmers and large agricultural systems. This comprehensive guide encourages readers to integrate millets into their daily diets and support environmental sustainability. By seamlessly blending historical context, nutritional insights, and practical recipes, the book inspires individuals to make millets a part of their lives for a healthier and more sustainable future.
Table of Contents:
- 1. Pearl Millet - Nature's Versatile Treasure - Anuj Mishra, Rakesh Kumar, Sandeep KumarandIndra Pratap Singh
- 2. Finger Millet - Cultivating Resilience and Nourishing Generations and Earth in Harmony -Shubham Verma, Kumar Sanu, Gopal Katna and Uday Govinda Reddy
- 3. Sorghum - The Golden Grain for Resilience and Wellness -Shrigovind, Chaitanya Thakur, RhitishaSood and Kapil Gautam
- 4. Foxtail Millet - Rediscovering a Forgotten Gem -Surbhi Patyal, Ashish Bhatt, Diksha and Gopal Katna
- 5. Proso Millet - Nurturing Body, Community and Earth -RhitishaSood, Vivek Singh, Indra Pratap Singh and Uday Govinda Reddy
- 6. Barnyard Millet - Unveiling the Ancient Grain's Modern Resurgence -Kumari Pragati, RhitishaSood, Vinay Rojaria, Thotla Naresh and Gaurav Sharma
- 7. Little Millet - A Smaller Grain with Bigger Impact -Surbhi Patyal, Chaitanya Thakur, Kumar Sanu and Abhishek Kumar
- 8. Kodo Millet - Sowing Sustainability for a Flourishing Future -Kumar Sanu, Abhishek Kumar, RhitishaSood and Uday Govinda Reddy
- 9. Jobs Tears - An Ancient Grains Modern Revival -Kumar Sanu, Shubham Verma, Chaitanya Thakur and Vivek Singh
- 10. Teff and Fonia Millet - A Nutrient-Rich Journey Through Time -Priya Garkoti, Anu Singh, Vivek Singh and Gaurav Sharma
- 11.Brown Top and Guinea Millet - Cultivating Ancient Grains for Present-day Wellness -Rukoo Chawla, Aparna S., AvadhootBalasahebDharmadhikari,MinakshiJattanand Dalbir Singh Phogat
- 12. Buckwheat - Rediscovering the Forgotten Superfood -Vivek Singh, Chaitanya Thakur, Kumar Sanu and Gopal Katna
- 13. Amaranth - A Nutritional Powerhouse for Vibrant Living -Anuj Mishra, Rakesh Kumar, Vivek Singh and Pramod K
About the Author :
Vivek Singh: Ph.D Scholar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh KrishiVishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P. He is presently performing his research on buckwheat crops. He has also been a Visiting Scholar at CIMMYT, Mexico.
Rhitisha Sood: Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding funded by DST, INSPIRE, at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, HP.
Kumar Sanu: M.Sc. Scholar, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, H.P. He is presently performing his research work on rice.
Gopal Katna: Principal Scientist (Plant Breeding) at CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur. He is associated with the release of various varieties: Wheat: Him Pratham (DH 114), Soybean: Himsoya1594 , Fescue Grass: EC 178182 and Chickpea: DKG 986 (Him Palam Channa 1).
Indra Pratap Singh: Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture JNCU, Ballia. He is a member of the academic council at JNCU, Ballia. His research interests include animal husbandry and the development of superior milch breeds in the favour of the nation.
Uday Govinda Reddy: Junior Geneticist at AICRP on wheat, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. He has also contributed to the release of wheat variety UAS466 and the registration of two wheat germplasm (UAS 466 and UASQ322) under PPVFRA and ICAR PGRC.
