As the world’s largest producer of millets, India has the unique advantage of harnessing this climate-smart plant to insure us against food insecurity in the face of increasing droughts, salinity and deteriorating soil qualities.

Joining us today to help make sense of why millets are so robust is Dr M Muthamilarasan, whose work focuses on understanding the genetic traits that make millets climate resilient and on editing their genes to enhance these qualities.

Tune in to find out more about Dr. Muthu’s Millet Lab and his research's potential for improving millet production, boosting economic growth and generating decent jobs.

Drone shots courtesy: Dr M Muthamilarasan

Location: University of Hyderabad, Gachibowli