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Our Roots • Our Inspiration • Our Mission
The Story Behind Our Millets
A journey inspired by India's traditional grains, the people who worked to revive them, and a vision to bring millet-based foods into modern homes.
PADMA SHRI
2023
2023
The Millet Man of India
Dr. Khadar Vali
Dr. Khadar Vali is an independent Indian scientist, popularly known as the "Millet Man of India." He has spent over two decades working to revive traditional millets and reshape how India thinks about food and health.
His vision focuses on bringing traditional millet varieties back into everyday meals. He has also worked on natural farming and soil health alongside millet cultivation.
His work in reviving traditional millets and promoting nutrition-based health earned him the Padma Shri in 2023.
At a Glance
A Journey Rooted in Purpose
Born
Proddatur, Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Based In
Mysuru, Karnataka
Education
Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru & Indian Institute of Science
Career
Scientist at CFTRI and later worked with DuPont
Known For
Reviving five traditional millet varieties
Recognition
Padma Shri, Government of India, 2023
Achievements & Recognition
A Legacy of Millet Advocacy
Padma Shri
Conferred by the Government of India, one of the country's highest civilian honours, and presented by the President of India on 5 April 2023 for his work reviving millets and promoting nutrition-based health.
Vasundhara Sanman
Honoured by the Kirloskar Vasundhara platform for promoting wholesome eating habits and protecting biodiversity.
Siridhanya Movement
Revived and popularised five traditional unpolished millets (foxtail, little, kodo, barnyard and browntop) as "Siridhanya" or "positive grains."
Natural Farming and Soil Health
Developed natural-farming ("Kadu Krishi") practices and works on soil fertility alongside millet cultivation.
National Voice for Millets
A sought-after keynote speaker at health conferences, millet workshops and exhibitions across India, including Kerala's Millet Mission events.
Back to Our Roots
Why Millets?
Millets are small-seeded, hardy grains that have fed Indian households for centuries. They grow with relatively little water, resist pests naturally, and are rich in fibre, protein and micronutrients.
Over time, traditional millets became less common in everyday diets. Today, their nutritional value, agricultural resilience and connection to India's food heritage are helping bring them back into modern kitchens.
🌾 Traditional
Part of Indian food culture for centuries.
💧 Resilient
Well suited to diverse farming conditions.
🌱 Sustainable
Require relatively little water to grow.
🥣 Nutritious
Naturally rich in fibre and nutrients.
Mibbles & Dr. Khadar Vali
Where Inspiration Became a Mission
Mibbles was founded by K.V. Rama Subba Reddy, who spent nearly three decades in a corporate career before returning to his family's roots in farming in Andhra Pradesh.
His journey toward millet cultivation and processing was shaped in part by the pioneering work of Dr. Khadar Vali and his efforts to revive India's traditional grains.
This inspiration became part of the foundation for Mibbles — making traditional millet-based foods more convenient for modern households.
Our Founder Journey
From Corporate Life to Millets
28Y
Corporate Career
Nearly three decades of corporate experience led as "CFO"
2017
Return to Farming
Returned to his family's farming roots in Andhra Pradesh.
2018
Millet Cultivation
Began growing traditional millets and reconnecting with India's food heritage.
2019
Mibbles
Built millet-based foods around convenience from farm to table
From Our Roots to Your Table
Bringing India's Traditional Grains Forward
At Mibbles, our journey is rooted in India's traditional grains and inspired by a growing movement to bring millet-based foods back into everyday life.
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KNOWLEDGE & RESOURCES
Books by Dr. Khadar Vali
Explore our collection of books and educational resources available in different languages.
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