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significant differences in the productivity and profitability of millet
cultivation across different regions of Uttarakhand, which is mainly
influenced by factors such as soil quality, climate, and market demand.

4.1.3. Madhya Pradesh:

In terms of geography, Madhya Pradesh is known as the ‘Heartland
of India’. The state is well known for its wealth of natural resources,
including its forests, rivers, minerals, and valleys. The environment

in Madhya Pradesh is very conducive to the cultivation of millet.

In India, 8% of the overall production of millets has been grown
in Madhya Pradesh. Due to the rising demand for items made from
millet and the government’s initiatives to encourage their cultivation,

the production of millets in Madhya Pradesh has been rising
significantly over time. s. The state government has launched several
schemes, such as the Mukhya Mantri Krishak Samridhi Yojana
and the Mukhya Mantri Yuva Udyami Yojana, to encourage millet
farming and entrepreneurship in the state.

4.1.5. Maharashtra:

Maharashtra is one of the major millet-producing states. Millets play
an important role in Maharashtra cuisine and are related to ancient

festivals and ceremonies. Millets have been cultivated and consumed
by people in Maharashtra for decades, and they have a thorough
awareness of their nutritional and cultural significance.

4.1.6. Rajasthan:

Rajasthan is the largest producer of millet in India contributing more

than 16 per cent share in India’s production in 2020- 21. Rajasthan
has been the largest producer of Pearl Millet or ‘Bajra’. From 2017
to 20, a drastic jump has been witnessed in the production and yield

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