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NFSM and RKVY focus on increasing millet production, PMKSY
ensures efficient water use. NFPN and Startup India encourage
processing and innovation, while the Mid-Day Meal Scheme boosts
consumption. NABARD schemes provide financial support to millet

farmers and processors.

4.2 Action Plan:

A coordinated approach involving all the above-mentioned schemes

can have a significant positive impact on millet production and
processing in India, contributing to food security, farmer income, and
nutrition. This action plan aims to leverage the complementary roles
of existing government schemes while introducing new measures to
strengthen millet production and processing in India

Establish a dedicated inter-ministerial committee for millet promotion
to ensure coordination among ministries responsible for NFSM,
RKVY, PMKSY, NFPN, Mid-Day Meal Scheme, and NABARD
schemes.

Organize training programs and workshops for millet farmers to
disseminate best practices in millet cultivation, efficient water
management, and modern processing techniques.

Foster collaboration between agricultural research institutions,
startups, and the private sector to drive innovation in millet processing
technologies, product development, and packaging.

Encourage millet-based products in the market through awareness

campaigns and incentives for food processing units. Promote millet
as a nutritious and sustainable option.

Expand the inclusion of millets in the Mid-Day Meal Scheme to
additional states and regions, ensuring the provision of millet-based

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