M. Amarvel, M. Prasannakumari, Nirmalakumari Little millet , grain, big, potential, agriculture 160-164 2 (5) September, 2026 In the search for crops that can simultaneously support human nutrition, sustainable farming and climate resilience, an ancient grain is receiving renewed scientific attention little millet (Panicum sumatrense Roth ex Roem. and Schult.). Known as samai in Tamil, kutki in Hindi, sama, suan, vari and by several other regional names, little millet has been cultivated and consumed in India for generations.