Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food.   Millets are widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. Millets are important crops in regions of Africa and Asia with over 90% production in developing countries. The crop is favourably produced under dry and high temperature conditions. Millets are major food sources in arid and semiarid regions and are a part of traditional cuisine