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production are the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra,
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and
Odisha.

The government of India has launched several initiatives to promote
millet production, including the National Food Security Mission
(NFSM) and the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY). NGOs and
private companies like the Millet Network of India (MINI) and the
Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) have also contributed
to this cause. These organizations are working to improve millet
production, increase awareness about the health benefits of millet,
and develop new millet-based products that can appeal to modern
consumers.

Production of Millets

India’s contribution to global millet production has remained
consistent, with an average of 17% between the years 2012 and 2022,
increasing marginally to 19% in 2022. In 2020-21, Rajasthan went on
to become the largest producer of millets in India, with a production
of 5.15 million metric tons that contributed 28.61% to the national
production.

The top 6 millet-producing states collectively contributed more
than 80% of India’s total millet production in the year 2020-21. The
figures given below provide a graphical representation of India’s
contribution to the total global millet production, the top 6 Indian
states in terms of millet production, and the top 6 states in terms of
the area under millet cultivation during 2020-21.

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