Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the Millets?

They are drought-resilient.

They have a high glycaemic index.

They have antiaging and antioxidant.

They are declared as Nutri Cereals.

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Millets are cheap and more nutritious. For E.g. Ragi has the highest calcium content and high iron content and can fight the high prevalence of anaemia.
They are Climate Resilient, they are known as hardy and drought-resistant crops. They require much less water than rice and wheat and are mainly grown in rainfed areas.
Millets are gluten-free and have a low glycaemic index (glucose level) and therefore can help in tackling lifestyle problems and health challenges such as obesity and diabetes.
Millets have antiaging and antioxidant.
Millets are considered to be “powerhouses of nutrition”. In 2018, the Agriculture Ministry declared millets as “Nutri Cereals”.

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Millets are cheap and more nutritious. For E.g. Ragi has the highest calcium content and high iron content and can fight the high prevalence of anaemia.
They are Climate Resilient, they are known as hardy and drought-resistant crops. They require much less water than rice and wheat and are mainly grown in rainfed areas.
Millets are gluten-free and have a low glycaemic index (glucose level) and therefore can help in tackling lifestyle problems and health challenges such as obesity and diabetes.
Millets have antiaging and antioxidant.
Millets are considered to be “powerhouses of nutrition”. In 2018, the Agriculture Ministry declared millets as “Nutri Cereals”.