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consumer demands.

Nutritional Significance: Millets are positioned as a nutritional
powerhouse, holding the potential not only to address malnutrition

but also to fortify food security, particularly among vulnerable
populations. This nutritional dimension extends the relevance of
millet cultivation beyond economic considerations, aligning with
broader health and welfare imperatives.

Climate Resilience: Millets are climate-resilient crops, particularly
adept at thriving in drought-prone regions. This finding resonates with
the imperative of climate-smart agriculture, suggesting that millet
cultivation may serve as a strategic response to climate variability in
the Indian agricultural context.

5.2 Action Plan:

• The government could provide subsidies to millet farmers for
inputs such as seeds and fertilizers.

• The government could establish millet research institutes to
develop new millet varieties and improve agronomic practices.
• The government could set up millet procurement centers and
provide price support to millet farmers.
• The government could launch public awareness campaigns to

promote the consumption of millet.
• The government could make it mandatory for schools and other
government institutions to serve millet-based meals.

• The private sector could invest in setting up millet processing
plants and developing new millet-based products.
• The private sector could work with retailers and restaurants to
promote the sale and consumption of millet-based products.
• The private sector could sponsor public awareness campaigns to

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