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comprehensive action plan, emphasizing capacity building, improved
seed systems, infrastructure development, and policy support, all
aiming at supporting smallholder farmers

2.1.8. Market Opportunities and Value Chain Analysis for
Millets:

An efficient market mechanism can significantly boost millet
production. Patil, Patil, and Giri (2.1.5) presented a detailed analysis

of the millet value chain in Maharashtra. Their findings emphasized
the importance of value addition through processing, tapping into the
increasing demand in urban areas for healthy foods, and strengthening
the overall millet value chain to foster better market opportunities.

Millets, once marginalized in the dietary patterns post the Green
Revolution, are seeing renewed interest due to various health,
environmental, and market factors. While the global trend is positive,
localized issues, such as the declining demand and production in
Maharashtra, need to be addressed holistically.

3.1. Research Methodology

This chapter details the methodology employed to investigate the
various dimensions associated with millet production in Maharashtra

state, focusing on areas like sustainable agricultural practices,
implications for smallholder farmers, diversity of millet varieties,
nutritional significance, and market opportunities. Given the
exclusive emphasis on secondary data, this chapter elucidates the
rationale for this approach and outlines the procedures adopted to

collect, analyze, and interpret the relevant data.

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