Millet Network of India (MINI), an umbrella organisation of activists, scientists and non-governmental organisations, has demanded that the Centre implement the National Food Security Act, 2013, and include millets in the public distribution system (PDS).
MINI Convener P V Satheesh said the network has launched a national campaign this week to bring pressure on the government to achieve their demands.
“The month-long campaign would highlight the importance of bringing millets into the PDS. The campaign will conclude on October 15, World Food Day. The campaign will be conducted at the village, block, state and national level to create mass awareness and momentum from communities in fighting for the cause of millets,” he said.