Millets, a powerhouse of nutrients, hold great potential in contributing substantially to food and nutritional security of the developing country. They are climate resilient crops and due to their unique nutritional characteristics, they contribute significantly in increasing demand for nutritious food and feed. Recently the government has renamed jowar, bajra, ragi and other millets as “Nutri Cereals”, instead of “coarse cereals”. | Current status and future prospects of marker assisted breeding for genetic improvement of minor millets
