Discover the Magic of Millets and Organic Food
Welcome to The Millet Store, your one-stop destination for organic living.
Welcome to the millet store
At The Millet Store, we believe in the power of wholesome, natural, and organic food. Our mission is to bring back the goodness of traditional grains, oils, and produce by offering a curated selection of products sourced directly from genuine organic farmers. We specialize in a variety of millets, traditional rice varieties, wood-pressed oils, flours, spices, and fresh organic fruits and vegetables.
Founded with a passion for healthy living, The Millet Store is committed to promoting sustainable farming practices and supporting small-scale farmers. Every product on our shelves is handpicked to ensure it meets our high standards of purity, taste, and nutritional value.
Why Choose us?
Ethically Sourced
All our products are sourced from trusted and validated farmers who follow sustainable, organic and natural farming methods.
Supporting Farmers
By partnering directly with farmers, we ensure fair prices and the highest quality authentic products for our customers.
Traditional Goodness
Our millets, rice, oils, and flours are processed using time-honored techniques that preserve their natural nutrients and flavors.
Traceability
We emphasize full traceabilty, allowing our customers to know exactly where their food comes from and how it was grown. This transparency helps build trust and ensures that you are making informed, safe and healthy choice for your family.
Join us on a journey towards healthier living with food that’s good for you and the earth.
About us
Our Beginning
The Millet Store was founded in 2015 by Rajesh Kumar, who left his profession as an HR executive to pursue his passion for organic farming after meeting the renowned environmental activist, organic farming expert and scientist Nammazhvar Iyya in the year 2012.
Inspired by this experience, Rajesh began growing leafy greens on half an acre of leased land in Thiruvallur District. He and his friends used to take their produce to Chennai and sell it at parks, beach and in front of IT companies. However,selling his farm produce proved to be an uphill battle back in 2013.
When faced with the decision to return to his corporate job, Rajesh chose a different path. He started The Millet Store in his father's electrical service center with nothing more than a small table and rack to exhibit his fresh produce and organic groceries from other farmers. What began as a humble setup has grown slowly and organically over the years into the thriving small business it is today.
Along with other organic farming enthusiasts he had planned and conducted Safe Food Festivals and Melas to create awareness about organic food. He was also a part of the National Seed Diversity Festival and Ban GM Mustard movement. He and his friends teamed up to organize the biggest Urban Village festival in Chennai; "Sempozhil" at YMCA grounds, Nandanam in September 2024. He is the also secretary of South Indian Organic Producers and Retailers Association(SOPRA), an association of Organic food retailers, producers, FPOs and other social and green businesses in South India.
Over the last 12 years he had actively involved himself and contributed his share of work in regulating the organic industry so that the consumers get genuine organic food at a fair price.
Our Vision
We aim to inspire healthier food choices by making organic products easily accessible to everyone. We are dedicated to creating awareness about the importance of consuming chemical-free, natural foods that not only nourish our bodies but also contribute to the well-being of the planet. .