Millet Production in India: Challenges and Opportunities
Abhik Patra*
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narkatiaganj, West Champaran, Bihar (845 455), India
R.P. Singh
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narkatiaganj, West Champaran, Bihar (845 455), India
M.S. Kundu
Directorate of Extension Education, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar (848 125), India
Arnab Kundu
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lada, Samastipur, Bihar (848 209), India
Sayon Mukherjee
Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (221 005), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Millets, Nutritional benefit, Production challenges, Production strategies
Abstract
Millet production in India is an important sector in the country’s agricultural sector. Millet production has been steadily increasing in India over the past few decades, driven by increasing demand for the crop due to its growing popularity as a health food. However, despite its potential, millet production in India is still facing numerous challenges that need to be addressed in order to ensure its sustained growth. Despite the various challenges faced by millet production in India, there are also several opportunities that can be explored in order to ensure its sustained growth. These include the adoption of improved farming and post-harvest technologies, the development of new marketing strategies and the promotion of millet consumption through awareness campaigns. Furthermore, the government can also play a key role in providing financial and technical assistance to smallholder farmers to help them increase their production and productivity.
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