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1. Agricultural Transformation:
• Financial Incentives: Introduce financial support schemes,
similar to Chhattisgarh’s Mission Millet Chhattisgarh, to
motivate farmers to cultivate millets. Offer input grants and
subsidies for millet production.

• Modernized Farming Practices: Promote precision
agriculture and efficient farming techniques by providing
training and resources, as seen in Madhya Pradesh, where
improved processing machinery and seed quality boost millet
cultivation.

• Promotion of Farmer Cooperatives: Establish farmer
cooperatives that facilitate procurement, storage, and
marketing of millet produce, ensuring fair pricing and
efficient supply chains.
2. Supporting Millet Food Processing:

• Incentives for Food Processing Industries: Provide
incentives, grants, and tax benefits to food processing
industries focusing on millet-based products, encouraging
the development of diverse and innovative millet foods.
• Quality Standards: Implement and enforce quality standards
for millet products, ensuring food safety and consistency.

• Research and Development: Fund research for developing
new processing technologies and equipment that can
efficiently handle millets, minimizing food losses.
3. Public Nutrition Programs:

• Incorporate Millets: Integrate millets into public nutrition
programs, including school meal plans, mid-day meal
programs, and nutrition support for vulnerable populations,
drawing inspiration from the Chandigarh Take Home Ration
initiative.
• Chef Collaboration: Partner with chefs and culinary experts
to create appealing millet recipes that can be implemented in
public institutions.
4. Food Waste Reduction:

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