Chemistry lecturer and educator
About Millets.News
A national millet movement with a global media mission.
Millets.News is an independent international media platform created to document, publish and amplify knowledge across the millet ecosystem—from farming and research to health, manufacturing, technology and entrepreneurship.
2023National portal launched
3National millet summits
2026International edition
2023Where the journey began
Inspired by the International Year of Millets.
The journey of Millets.News began in 2023, when global attention turned towards the nutritional, agricultural and environmental importance of millets. Recognizing the need for a dedicated media platform, Mr. Prasanna Srinivas Sarakadam founded Millets.News to make millet knowledge more visible, accessible and useful.
Millets.News was formally launched by Dr. C. Tara Satyavathi, Director of the ICAR–Indian Institute of Millets Research. It began as the Millets National Media Portal, with a focused mission to spread awareness throughout India.
To create one trusted media destination for the complete millet ecosystem.
The Vision Behind the Portal
Experience across education, media and digital ecosystems.
Mr. Prasanna Srinivas Sarakadam began his professional career as a chemistry lecturer and subsequently built experience in journalism, marketing, business consultancy and digital consultancy.
During his professional journey, he worked with leading brands including Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Horlicks and L'Oréal India. He was also invited as a guest speaker and industry mentor by institutions including GITAM University and NALSAR University, as well as MSME and entrepreneurship forums across India.
Prasanna Srinivas Sarakadam
Founder · Millets.News
Media, marketing and digital consultancy
Experience with leading national brands
Universities, MSMEs and entrepreneur forums
Creating Awareness Across India
From information to action.
As a national media portal, Millets.News promoted awareness of millet nutrition, farming, sustainability and entrepreneurship while creating space for experts, enterprises and communities to connect.
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National-level millet summits
Bringing together farmers, manufacturers, culinary professionals, researchers, health experts, startups and entrepreneurs from across the millet ecosystem.
Supporting the complete journey from farm to food.
Millets.News has provided knowledge, visibility and practical guidance across cultivation, value addition, cooking and enterprise development.
A Global Chapter Begins
From national awareness to international coverage.
Building upon the success of its national mission, Millets.News evolved in 2026 into the Millets International Media Portal. Its expanded purpose is to connect the international millet community and publish credible news, interviews, research, innovations and practical knowledge from countries and regions around the world.
- Farming and agriculture
- Health and nutrition
- Research and science
- Manufacturing
- Technology and innovation
- Entrepreneurship
- Government policies
- Global interviews
30August
Every year
Every year
A Millets.News Global Initiative
World Millets Day.
Millets International Media Portal has proposed that August 30 be observed annually as World Millets Day—a common global occasion for education, awareness, dialogue and action around millets.
01Invite governments, institutions and universities to take note of and support the proposal.
02Encourage awareness programmes, conferences, exhibitions and educational activities worldwide.
03Advance nutrition, sustainable agriculture, food security, farmer welfare, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Our Mission and Vision
Connecting the world through millet knowledge.
We aim to fill the global media gap for millets by building a trusted, international and accessible platform for knowledge, visibility and collaboration.
Inform
Publish credible and accessible news, research, interviews and practical millet knowledge.
Inspire
Highlight farmers, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs and institutions creating meaningful impact.
Connect
Bring the global millet ecosystem together for healthier communities and sustainable food systems.
