Little millet (Panicum sumatrense) is a small-seeded cereal grain traditionally grown in India and parts of Southeast Asia. It is highly nutritious, rich in dietary fiber, iron, and essential minerals, and is naturally gluten-free. Little millet is drought-tolerant, grows well in poor soils, and is commonly used in dishes like porridge, upma, and rice substitutes, making it both a healthy and climate-resilient food crop.