Hailing India’s Millet production at Global Millets Conference, Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on March 18 in a virtual address in New Delhi said that India is the largest millet producer globally and also assuming global leadership in advancing the objective of the International Year of Millets. Appreciating India for its role in addressing the global challenge of food and security, he said that India is placing its “service expertise” at it and the government of Guyana has provided 200 acres of land for exclusive millet production.Addressing the Conference, the Guyana President said, “India is the largest millet producer globally and is also assuming global leadership in advancing the objective of the International Year of Millets. India is placing its “service expertise” at the global challenge of food and security. A true collaboration, Guyana holds to embark on the sustainable production of millets, the government of Guyana has provided 200 acres of land for exclusive millet production. We can fight hunger and transform the agrifood system by exploring every viable opportunity. We wish the conference success.”
