The father of millet is Khader Vali, also spelled Khadar Valli Dudekula. He is a food and nutrition specialist residing in Mysore. He is known for advocating the consumption of millets as a means to control lifestyle diseases like diabetes and hypertension. Millets are considered superfoods due to their exceptional nutrient density. Some common types of millets include pearl millet (bajra), proso millet (barri), sorghum (jawar), finger millet (ragi), barley (jo), oats (jaee), and foxtail millet (kangani). These millets are known for their health benefits and can be incorporated into a balanced diet to promote overall wellbeing.