The Union Ministry of Agriculture is promoting millets as drought-resistant crops to mitigate production risks for farmers facing weak monsoon conditions due to El Niño
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The Union Ministry of Agriculture is promoting millets as drought-resistant crops to mitigate production risks for farmers facing weak monsoon conditions due to El Niño.
Background
India is the world's largest producer of millets, accounting for 42.75% of global production as per FAO 2023 data. Millets are characterized as climate-resilient crops that require less water and perform well in marginal environments.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's share of world millet production: 42.75% (FAO, 2023)
- FactIndia is the world's largest producer of millets, not the second-largest.
- EnvironmentMillets are drought-resistant and climate-resilient crops suitable for marginal environments.
- FactKey Indian millets include sorghum (jowar), pearl millet (bajra), and finger millet.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the promotion of climate-resilient crops like millets can enhance India's food security and nutritional goals amidst increasing climate variability.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Climate adaptation: Reducing production risks for farmers under erratic rainfall and El Niño conditions
- Nutritional security: Leveraging millets to address malnutrition through sustainable and low-input farming practices
Keywords: Climate-resilient agriculture · Food security · Drought-resistant crops · Nutritional security · Sustainable farming
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