Establishment and Mandate : The Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) is a premier agricultural research institute dedicated to the research and development of millets in India. It was established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1958 with the mandate of enhancing millet production, productivity, and utilization. Research Focus Areas : IIMR conducts research across various aspects of millet cultivation, including breeding, agronomy, pest and disease management, post-harvest technologies, value addition, and nutritional enhancement. The institute's research aims to improve millet varieties, production techniques, and processing methods to benefit farmers and consumers. Varietal Development : One of the primary objectives of IIMR is to develop high-yielding and resilient millet varieties suited to diverse agro-climatic conditions across India. Through conventional breeding as well as modern biotechnological approaches, IIMR scientists work to create mil...