Which of the following years has been announced as the “International Year of Millets” (IYM)?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 2023
The United Nations General Assembly, in March 2021, declared 2023 the International Year of Millets, on a proposal from India supported by more than 70 countries. The aim is to spread awareness of millets such as jowar, bajra and ragi as nutritious, climate-hardy crops; India promotes them as Shree Anna.