Millet Diet Plan: A few months ago, I received a message from Ramesh, a 47-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru. He wrote: “Tapas ji, my doctor told me I am pre-diabetic, I am 12 kg overweight, and my cholesterol is borderline high. I don’t want medicines yet. Can millets really help? Where do I even start?” … Read more
Shree Anna Abhiyan Model: Every year, Koraput comes alive with colors, culture, and celebrations during PARAB, a national-level festival that showcases the rich tribal heritage of the region. PARAB-2025 was even more special for us, as we had the opportunity to demonstrate the Shree Anna Abhiyan Model, presenting a comprehensive and holistic journey of the … Read more
Best Millets for Diabetes: When I first started working closely with millet farmers and nutritionists, I was struck by how millets — humble, ancient grains — carry not just cultural heritage but powerful health benefits. Today, science is catching up to what our grandmothers already knew. There’s growing, high-quality scientific evidence showing that millets can … Read more
How to Start Your Own Millet Brand When I started working with millets over a decade ago, very few people believed these ancient grains could become modern business opportunities. Farmers saw millets as “poor man’s crops.” Consumers barely knew the different types of millets in India. And new entrepreneurs wondered if millet products would ever … Read more
International Symposium on Shree Anna and Woman Farmer 2025 Odisha once again reaffirmed its leadership in India’s millet revolution as the International Symposium on Shree Anna & Woman Farmer 2025 unfolded at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The two-day event, organized under the banner of the Shree Anna Abhiyan (formerly Odisha Millets … Read more
Finger Millet Nutritional Value: Finger Millet (Ragi) has gained global recognition for its health benefits, particularly due to its rich mineral content and suitability for diverse dietary needs. While the general finger millet nutritional value is appreciated by consumers, entrepreneurs often overlook the fact that different varieties exhibit distinct nutrient profiles. Understanding these differences is … Read more
In the lush green belt of Punjab, where the golden fields of wheat and rice have long dominated the agricultural landscape, a quiet but powerful revolution is taking place. Leading this change is Gurmukh Singh, a progressive farmer, agripreneur, and certified organic farming trainer, who is on a mission to diversify Punjab’s cropping pattern by … Read more
Millet Payasam Recipe: By Tapas – Certified Millet Advisor | On a mission to take millets to millions This post is dedicated to Mr. Varada Prakash, one of our valued newsletter subscribers and a passionate millet entrepreneur. He has been running a Millet Cafe with dedication for the past two years, creating awareness and serving … Read more
Unpolished Millets: In a time when highly refined and processed foods dominate our diets, returning to ancient grains like millets is more than a health trend—it’s a movement toward real, whole, and nourishing food. Among the many types of millets available today, it is the unpolished millets that hold the key to unlocking their full … Read more
Millets vs Rice: A Grain Choice That Can Change the Planet Every grain we choose to eat has a story. A story of the farmer who toils under the sun, of the water that nourishes the soil, and of the planet that sustains us. For decades, rice has been the hero of Indian kitchens, feeding … Read more