India is making significant progress towards achieving nutritional security after attaining self-sufficiency in food production. The former CEO of National Rainfed Area Authority and agro economist, Ashok Dalawai, highlighted this achievement during the inauguration of a national symposium on Millets for Climate Smart Sustainable Agriculture and Sound Human Health in Dharwad, Karnataka. The cultivation of millets has been expanding in the country over the past decade, and these nutritious grains have the potential to address malnutrition. Millets are gluten-free, have a low glycemic index, and require less water compared to major cereal crops. The International Year of Millets aims to raise awareness about their nutritional benefits, promote their cultivation and consumption, and encourage research and development efforts to enhance their production. India has the opportunity to leverage this progress and capitalize on the global demand for millets, similar to the success story of quinoa. By learning from the lessons of the International Year of Quinoa in 2013, India can market millets as a superfood, expand production to meet global demand, and invest in better processing and value chains. The government has already initiated a campaign for the International Year of Millets in 2023, including the formation of task forces and showcasing millet-based products. India should focus on building consumer perception of millets' nutritious properties and increase awareness of millet cultivation. The government can commission studies on the nutritional benefits of millets and promote green and ethical practices. Additionally, India should encourage millet production, address market distortions, and invest in food processing and infrastructure to increase value addition. By positioning millets as a cheaper alternative and tapping into the growing demand for healthy and sustainable plant-based products, India can transform its food processing sector and expand its presence in the global market.