Incentives to farmers to grow nutritious crops by subsidizing inputs


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'Shri Anna' achieving an important place in the country and the world

India is the largest producer of coarse grains

Ever since the year 2023 was declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Cereals, the central and state governments have been actively working to increase the area and production of coarse cereals in the country. Happily, following India's recommendation, the United Nations declared 2023 as the International Year of Cereals. The Government of India has given the name 'Shri Anna' to the coarse grain. For this, missions are being run in the states under the 'Shri Anna' scheme, under which farmers are being encouraged to grow the nutritious crop pulses by providing subsidies on inputs.

The area of ​​growing coarse grains in the country has increased from 38.37 lakh hectares to 41.34 lakh hectares in the year 2022. If the government buys coarse grains at subsidized prices, the area, production and income of farmers will increase rapidly. Coarse grains cost less to grow and do not require much care, making them easy to grow.

India is the largest producer of coarse grains. In the country, states like Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, etc. grow a large variety of coarse grains. At present, about 50 million (50 million tonnes) of coarse grains are produced. About 80 percent of Asia's and 20 percent of the world's coarse grains are produced in the country. Cultivation of coarse grains requires less labor and less water. Only 25-30 percent of India's total agricultural land is irrigated or semi-irrigated. When the demand for coarse grains increases, its price in the market will increase and the income of small farmers will also increase.

Export of Coarse Grains

At present, most coarse grains like nagli, canari, jowar and kuttino fal are exported from the country. From there we are exporting to USA, UK, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Libya, Tunisia, Oman and Egypt. In the year 2021-22, the export of coarse grains from India was 64 million dollars. India as a whole exports coarse grains to 139 countries of the world. Apeda (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) has formulated a strong strategy to expand pulses and its value-added products to achieve a target of $100 million by 2025.

Shri Anna Yojana

Coarse grains have also been promoted in the Union Budget. Nowadays almost everyone is suffering from some disease or the other. But people rarely got sick in ancient India. The main reason is that earlier people used to eat thick grains. Whole grains are more nutritious than wheat and rice. The central government is planning several programs under the International Year of Coarse Grains 2023. On the other hand, state governments are providing technical and financial assistance to farmers to increase the production of coarse grains.

Center's efforts to popularize coarse grains

The central government has increased the target for purchase of coarse grains in the central pool. The target for 2021 was 6.5 lakh tonnes. It was increased to 1.3 million tonnes for 2022. Under the National Food Security Mission, the 'Nutritious Food Mission' scheme will be implemented in 212 districts of 14 major pulse producing states of the country.

Cultivation of coarse grains

Farmers in Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana cultivate coarse grains on a large scale. Coarse grains are mostly consumed in Assam and Bihar. Thus, if India becomes a global hub in food grain production, the export of agricultural products will increase. Thicker grains are easier to grow

Whole grains are also rich in essential macro- and micronutrients, such as protein, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3) and folic acid. These nutrients are essential in optimal amounts for the growth and development of young children and for maintaining good health in adults. They protect against diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Whole grains are essential in the fight against malnutrition.

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