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cultivation,  including  facilitating  knowledge sharing, providing
        access to quality inputs, promoting sustainable  farming practices,
        and enhancing market  linkages. FPOs  have not only contributed
        to the economic empowerment of millet farmers but also played a

        crucial role in improving nutrition, food security, and biodiversity
        conservation.





        The resurgence  of millets in Indian agriculture  represents a win-
        win situation. It benefits both farmers and consumers by providing
        a source of income  for rural communities,  promoting healthy
        dietary  choices, and contributing  to  environmental  sustainability.
        The journey of FPOs in reviving millet production is a testament

        to the transformative  potential  of collective  action  in agriculture.
        With continued support from various stakeholders and a conducive
        policy environment, FPOs can shape the future of Indian agriculture

        by making millets a prominent component of the nation’s food and
        nutritional security.





























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