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India Records Five-Year High in Coarse Grain and Millet Procurement
India procured 16.38 LMT of coarse grains and millets in 2025–26, the highest in five years, while states estimate 18.85...
Maharashtra Government Canteens Add Millet Foods to Healthy Menus
Maharashtra will promote ragi, jowar and bajra bhakris and millet-based khichdi across government workplaces under a new...
Karnataka Wins Excellence Award for Millet Procurement
Karnataka has earned an Excellence Award for its performance in millet procurement during Kharif Marketing Season 2025–2...
Modi Backs Chemical-Free Millets for Global Export Markets
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for chemical-free farming and stronger farm-to-export supply chains, positioning...
Millets Gain Ground on School Meal Plates Across India
Ragi, jowar, bajra, millet idli and millet-based chikki are entering school menus across India as states diversify meals...
Bihar Millet Value Chain Centre to Become Eastern India Model
Bihar plans to develop its Centre of Excellence for Millets Value Chain as a regional model, combining ICRISAT science w...
Centre Unveils Measures to Protect Pearl Millet and Kharif Crops Amid Rainfall Deficit
The Central Government has announced a series of contingency measures to reduce the impact of rainfall deficit on kharif...
Karnataka Minister U.T. Khader Highlights Global Millet Movement During U.S. Visit
During his U.S. visit, Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader reaffirmed the state's commitment to promoting nutritious m...
India Strengthens Millet Processing and Exports Through PLISFPI Support
The Government of India has highlighted the growing role of millet processing under the Production Linked Incentive Sche...
Study Highlights Supply-Side Challenges in Expanding Nutri-Cereal Cultivation
A new analysis examines the key barriers limiting the expansion of nutri-cereal cultivation and calls for stronger polic...
Civil Society Urges Telangana to Prioritise Sustainable Agriculture Reforms
Civil society organisations have called on the Telangana government to strengthen agricultural policies by promoting sus...
PMFME Scheme Boosts Opportunities for Millet Food Processing Enterprises
India's PMFME Scheme has supported more than two lakh micro food processing enterprises, opening new opportunities for m...
Why the Neem Patent Case Matters for Millets and Traditional Agricultural Knowledge
The neem patent case remains a landmark in protecting traditional knowledge. As interest in millets and indigenous crops...
Centre Seeks Industry Roadmap as Millet-Based Processed Foods Record Remarkable Growth Under PLI Scheme
The Centre is preparing the next phase of food processing incentives, highlighting the rapid growth of millet-based proc...
Gujarat Government Considering Millets in PDS & School Meals
Gujarat is considering the inclusion of millets in PDS and PM POSHAN schemes to improve nutrition, support farmers, and...
