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Estimation of crop production relies on data provided by states, reports from CWWG, remote sensing, estimates based on econometric modelling, inputs collected from farmer surveys, among other data sources
What do First Advance Estimates say on India’s food production in Kharif season 2023-24? Read the report Read More
The event was organised in partnership with the high-level Indian delegation led by Additional Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Abhilaksh Likhi, who is in Abuja to participate in the event
Indian High Commission in Nigeria celebrates Millets Food Festival & Cooking Competition Read More
Central ministries, states and Indian embassies have been allocated a focussed month in 2023 to carry out various activities for the promotion of IYM and increase awareness about the benefits of millets
International Year of Millets 2023 kick-starts; Read the focussed activities by Centre, states and embassies Read More
For increasing the production of Nutri-cereals under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) programme, the NFSM-Nutri Cereals is being implemented in 212 districts of 14 states
India sets target of 205 lakh tonnes of Nutri-cereals production for the year 2022-23 Read More
As per India’s millet promotion strategy, major international retail supermarkets such as Lulu group, Carrefour, Al Jazira, Al Maya and Walmart would be roped in to establish millet corners for branding and promotion
India prepares a roadmap to promote export of millets and its value-added products Read More
In the meeting, the progress in the implementation of various programmes and activities under the Medium Term Action Plan of ASEAN-India Cooperation (Year 2021-2025) was reviewed
Agriculture minister emphasises on promoting nutri-cereals at ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting Read More
Since the MoU signed between the two countries in January 2010 on cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors has expired, the two ministers agreed upon the early revival of the MoU
Indian minister holds talk with Botswana counterpart for promoting cultivation of nutri-cereals Read More
Millets are the rich source of protein, fibre, minerals, iron, and calcium and have a low glycemic index. India is a major producer of millets, accounting for 80% of Asia’s and 20% of global production
Govt to roll out programs popularising millets and other nutri-cereals Read More
APEDA launched a variety of ‘Millet in Minutes’ products under the category of ready-to-eat such as upma, pongal, khichadi, noodles, biryani to cater fast-paced world at their convenience in a healthy way
APEDA launches ready-to-eat ‘gluten-free’ millet products for all age groups Read More
The strategy would be to increase area through inter-cropping and crop diversification and productivity enhancement through the introduction of HYVs and adoption of suitable agronomic practices in low yielding regions
India sets targets for food production in 2022; Know the crop-wise figures… Read More