Introduction:
Millets are the excellent source of essential nutrients; they are also called as ‘nutritious cereals’. The Indian Millets are nutritionally superior to wheat and rice as they are rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are also gluten-free and have a low glycemic index, making them ideal for people with celiac disease or diabetes. India is the world’s largest producer of millets with a share of 38.4% of world’s production (FAO, 2023).
Production:
FY24 Indian millets production includes sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), finger millet (ragi), barnyard millet, prosomillet, Kodomillet, Buckwheat, Amaranthus and Foxtail millet. Among different states Rajasthan is the largest producer followed by Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
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