The Indian Maize Sector- Trends, Challenges & Imperatives for Sustainable Growth

This report reviews the global as well as domestic production, consumption, and trade trends, delves into the key challenges faced across various legs of the supply chain and identifies select interventions that could boost sustainable long-term growth of India’s maize ecosystem. This report will serve as a reference document to inspire actions and pave the way for transformative changes required to build a more resilient and prosperous maize sector in India. 

• Key imperatives for sustaining growth of maize sector identified in the report are
  • Develop a roadmap to scale up maize production and acreage.
  • Ensure faster and broader adoption of new technologies.
  • Devise effective extension programs to promote adoption of good agricultural practices.
  • Strengthen post-harvest infrastructure for building a robust maize supply chain.
  • Facilitate maize supply security for diverse industry.
  • Promote private sector investment across the maize value chain through various incentives and schemes.