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Impact: Encourages states to support millet cultivation based on their
        agricultural priorities.

           •  Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY):

        Objective: PMKSY focuses on efficient water use in agriculture and

        enhancing water use efficiency.

        Focus:  Supports  millet  cultivation  through  efficient  irrigation
        practices, benefiting millet farmers.


        Implementation:  Implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture  and
        Farmers’ Welfare.

        Impact: Enhances water availability for millet cultivation, improving
        yields.

           •  National Food Processing Mission (NFPN):


        Objective: NFPN promotes food processing and value addition in
        agriculture.

        Focus: Supports millet processing units, leading to increased millet-

        based food products.

        Implementation: Implemented by the Ministry of Food Processing
        Industries.

        Impact:  Encourages  entrepreneurs  to invest in millet processing,
        creating value-added products.


           •  Mid-Day Meal Scheme:

        Objective: Provide nutritious meals to school children, with a focus
        on enhancing nutritional content.

        Focus: Includes millets  in school meals to improve  nutrition  and



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