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Rajasthan is the largest contributor (16.3%) in millet production in
India. The second highest producer of millet is Karnataka (15.5%),
Maharashtra (11.9%) and Uttar Pradesh (9%). Together, these four
states contribute 4 percent to millet production in India. Millet

production has registered the highest growth rate in Maharashtra
(38%) followed by Haryana (29%), Jharkhand (27%), West Bengal
(21%), and Odisha (18%) in 2020-21 corresponding to previous

years.

Millets need to be promoted at the global level as they can aid in
the prevention of the global issue of malnutrition. They consist of
phytochemicals that promote potential health benefits which help in

the prevention of metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and
cardiovascular disease (Ambati & Sucharith, 2019)

Overall, Millets have been historically very important and are
sustainable as well as very nutritious. The studies conducted on

Millets in the context of economics have revealed that with the
invention of sustainable agricultural practices and an increase in
demand, the cultivation of millets promises to be a high-income
generating source for the farmers.

3.1. Research Methodology

This study seeks to examine the various aspects of millet production
and its economics in the context of India. The research is conducted
with a special focus on sustainable agricultural practices, diversity

of millets, nutritional significance, market dynamics, and income
generation for small farmers. This section describes the research
methodology outlining the rationale for utilising the secondary data
approach and explains the procedures employed for data collection,
analysis, and interpretation.

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