Millet Takes Center Stage at G20 Gala Dinner in India to Promote Climate-Friendly Grain

World leaders served millet, a healthy grain, at a G20 gala dinner in India.
Millet was featured in the appetizers, main course, and dessert at the dinner.
The dinner aimed to promote millet as a climate-friendly and nutritious alternative to rice or wheat.
2023 has been named the International Year of Millets by India's PM Modi and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
The G20 declaration encouraged research into climate-resilient grains like millet.

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G20 Leaders and Spouses Don Indian Attire for Dinner Hosted by President Murmu

World leaders and dignitaries wore traditional Indian attire, including sarees and salwar kurtas, at the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.

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India Serves Millet-Based Menu to G20 Leaders, Promoting Climate-Friendly Crop

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi served G20 leaders an all-vegetarian dinner that showcased millet, India's championed gluten-free grain, as a sign of India's commitment to boosting its production and consumption as well as addressing climate change and food security.

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G20 Spouses Tour Indian Agriculture Innovations During Visit to Agricultural Research Institute

The spouses of G20 leaders visited India's Green Revolution seat, the PUSA-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, where they witnessed breakthroughs in Indian agriculture and enjoyed a farm-to-fork millet experience, including witnessing curated millets from different countries and innovative tech solutions showcased by agricultural startups.

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Spouses of G20 Leaders Enjoy Millet-Themed Lunch at PUSA Campus

Spouses of world leaders attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi enjoyed a millet-based lunch and a guided tour of an exhibition showcasing culturally-rich artifacts at NGMA.

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Sunak and Wife Attend Glitzy G20 Dinner in Delhi, Mingle with Indian Leaders

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife attended the G-20 dinner in India, where they interacted with Indian leaders and enjoyed traditional dishes.

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Millet Takes Center Stage at G20 Gala Dinner in India to Promote Climate-Friendly Grain

World leaders served millet, a healthy grain, at a G20 gala dinner in India.
Millet was featured in the appetizers, main course, and dessert at the dinner.
The dinner aimed to promote millet as a climate-friendly and nutritious alternative to rice or wheat.
2023 has been named the International Year of Millets by India's PM Modi and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization.
The G20 declaration encouraged research into climate-resilient grains like millet.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/5/2023

G20 Summit in India: Who are the attendees and absentees? Check detailed list here

9/9/2023

G20 Leaders and Spouses Don Indian Attire for Dinner Hosted by President Murmu

World leaders and dignitaries wore traditional Indian attire, including sarees and salwar kurtas, at the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi.

9/9/2023

India Serves Millet-Based Menu to G20 Leaders, Promoting Climate-Friendly Crop

9/9/2023

G20 Spouses Tour Indian Agriculture Innovations During Visit to Agricultural Research Institute

9/9/2023

Spouses of G20 Leaders Enjoy Millet-Themed Lunch at PUSA Campus

Spouses of world leaders attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi enjoyed a millet-based lunch and a guided tour of an exhibition showcasing culturally-rich artifacts at NGMA.

9/10/2023

Sunak and Wife Attend Glitzy G20 Dinner in Delhi, Mingle with Indian Leaders

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife attended the G-20 dinner in India, where they interacted with Indian leaders and enjoyed traditional dishes.