<h4>International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023: Origin</h4><p>The <strong>United Nations (UN)</strong> declared <strong>2023</strong> as the <strong>International Year of Millets (IYM)</strong>. This declaration followed a crucial proposal initiated by <strong>India</strong>, which garnered significant support from over <strong>70 countries</strong>.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Key Fact:</strong> India's proposal for <strong>IYM 2023</strong> was supported by more than <strong>70 UN member states</strong>.</div><h4>Closing Ceremony of IYM 2023</h4><p>The <strong>Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)</strong> hosted the official closing ceremony of the <strong>International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023</strong>. This significant event took place in <strong>April 2024</strong> at the <strong>FAO headquarters in Rome</strong>.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Event:</strong> Closing Ceremony of <strong>IYM 2023</strong><br><strong>Host:</strong> <strong>FAO</strong><br><strong>Date:</strong> <strong>April 2024</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>FAO Headquarters, Rome</strong></div><h4>Key Highlights and Characteristics of Millets</h4><p>The year-long celebration successfully brought attention to the multifaceted benefits of <strong>millets</strong>.</p><div class="key-point-box"><strong>IYM 2023</strong> highlighted:<ul><li><strong>Nutritional Benefits:</strong> Rich in essential nutrients.</li><li><strong>Climate Adaptability:</strong> Resilient to adverse climatic conditions.</li><li><strong>Sustainable Opportunities:</strong> Role in creating sustainable market opportunities for farmers.</li></ul></div><div class="info-box"><strong>What are Millets?</strong><br><strong>Millets</strong> are <strong>small-grained, annual, warm-weather cereals</strong> that belong to the <strong>grass family</strong>.</div>