Main Features of the Uttar Pradesh Millets Revival Programme:

1. Promotion of Nutritious Millets: The programme focuses on reviving the cultivation of nutritious millets such as bajra, jowar, and ragi, emphasizing their health benefits. In line with the UN-declared International Year of Millets 2023, Uttar Pradesh is promoting these crops to combat malnutrition.
2. Farmer Support and Incentives: The state government provides subsidies on seeds, financial assistance, and training programs to farmers to encourage millet cultivation. In 2023, the government introduced special schemes to boost production in areas like Bundelkhand.
3. Sustainable Farming Practices: The programme emphasizes drought-resistant and climate-resilient farming techniques, ensuring that millet crops can withstand harsh conditions, crucial for water-scarce regions.
4. Market Linkage and Processing: Efforts are being made to create market linkages for millet products and establish processing units to enhance value addition and increase farmer incomes.

This programme is key to promoting nutritional security, environmental sustainability, and farmer welfare in the state.