India is endowed with many types of millets like pearl millet, foxtailmillet and many more but in a small area. These millets are not only drought tolerant but also nutritious. As it is being done in case of oats and maize- value added foods (may be nutritious flakes/powder which can be prepared into a dish easily (Upma) which if pass through a separate supply chain to reach Anganwadi schools is being proposed for improved nutrition of children.
Once this product is accepted, supply chain expansion can be envisaged bringing some Government hostels under this umbrella leading to increased area under these crops. It is a win-win situation.
Dear Sir,
India is endowed with many types of millets like pearl millet, foxtailmillet and many more but in a small area. These millets are not only drought tolerant but also nutritious. As it is being done in case of oats and maize- value added foods (may be nutritious flakes/powder which can be prepared into a dish easily (Upma) which if pass through a separate supply chain to reach Anganwadi schools is being proposed for improved nutrition of children.
Once this product is accepted, supply chain expansion can be envisaged bringing some Government hostels under this umbrella leading to increased area under these crops. It is a win-win situation.