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by 2030.

The scope of value addition in millets starts from primary processing,
followed by secondary processing via milling the grain to obtain
millet flour, and tertiary processing to yield value-added products.
The Indian government is focusing on promoting millet production
through area expansion and productivity improvements, to yield a
projected export surplus of 0.56 million metric tonnes of millets by
2030.

Analysis suggests that the present 1.68 lakh metric tonnes of millet
grain exported from India can increase to 3.1 lakh metric tonnes
by 2030, with an additional ~6 lakh metric tonnes of value-added
products such as flour, pasta, biscuits, malt, and snacks being
exported. The projected export surplus of 0.56 million metric tonnes
of millets in 2030 represents an export opportunity worth USD 2
billion for India for millets and millet-based value-added products.
Future Scope of Millets

The Indian government has been actively promoting millet as part of
a shift towards nutritional security. This shift from food security to
nutritional security is expected to significantly impact the future of
millets. Submissions and pilot missions by some state governments
to promote millets can serve as models for scaling up.

The focus should be on boosting productivity to provide cost-
effective, high-quality raw materials for processors and exporters
to supply value-added products globally. Intensive research and
development are required to improve access to improved varieties,
efficient processing technology, and enhanced product shelf-life.

Making major policy decisions and implementing them urgently will
be crucial, including public procurement of millets, the announcement
of MSP for small millets, public distribution, and WCD programs,
determining HSN codes for certain millets, determining grades and
standards for small millets, export promotion, and more.

In addition to farm, R&D, and policy efforts, it is critical to invest in

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