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them.

However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition of
the value of millet, both for its nutritional benefits and for its role in

promoting sustainable agriculture and food systems. Governments,
NGOs, and private companies have started to invest in research,
development, and promotion of millet, to improve their availability,
accessibility, and affordability. This has led to a resurgence of interest
in millets, with more and more people embracing them as a healthy

and sustainable food choice.

Awareness of millets in Maharashtra

Millets have been traditionally cultivated and consumed in

Maharashtra for centuries, especially in rural areas. Maharashtra is
one of the major millet-producing states in India, with a rich diversity
of millet varieties such as jowar, bajra, ragi, and nachni (finger millet).

However, in recent years, there has been a decline in the consumption

of millet in Maharashtra, especially in urban areas, due to the
increasing popularity of processed and packaged foods. This has led
to a decrease in the cultivation of millets, which has further impacted
the availability and affordability of millets in the state.

A study conducted on 56 participants on the awareness of millets in
Maharashtra suggests that the majority of the sample population is
aware of Millets. 95% of the responses show Millets awareness and
only 1 respondent is unaware of the Millets

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