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FICCI Task Force on Millets
Government’s vision on Millets resonates deeply with FICCI's commitment to strengthen Indian millet value chain. India is one of the leading producers of millet in the world- producing 80% of Asia’s & 20% of global production of Millet. As per a report by MAFW, Pearl Millet (Bajra), Sorghum & Finger Millet form 98% of the total Millets Production in India, with Pearl millet alone contributing to 60% of the production share and 56% of the area share. The Task Force will work in tandem with the Government’s vision of celebrating the international year of Millets and will organize several activities in 2023.
FICCI has conceptualized a dedicated Task Force on Millets chaired by Mr. Jitendra Joshi, Director Seeds, South Asia from Corteva Agriscience.
The vision of the Task Force is to “facilitate impactful partnership to make Indian millets value chain more remunerative to farmers, beneficial to consumers, efficient and globally competitive”.
Mission
- Map issues related to enhancement of productivity in Millets, issue of shelf life, enhancing nutritive value etc
- Catalyse appropriate collaborations to realise objectives of set vision
- Popularizing Millet as super Healthy food, important for food and fodder and a smart & sustainable crop for areas with low water availability.
- To work with the Government in creating a conducive ecosystem for Millet’s sector
- To organize seminars and workshops to discuss potential of the sector and challenges ahead for growth.
Chair:
Mr. Jitendra Joshi
Director Seeds
South Asia from Corteva Agriscience