The government is quite serious about the production of coarse grains. The special thing is that India is number-1 in the world regarding its production. Talking about the figures, India’s share is being seen in the world, more than 38 percent. The special thing is that in the financial year 2024-25, the production of millets in India was seen more in the match last year. Talking about states, Rajasthan is the largest state in terms of its production. After that the number is being seen from Maharashtra and Karnataka. Let us also tell you what is the Shri Ann Yojana of coarse grains and the figures of which level have been released by the government regarding this.
What is Shri Ann Yojana?
Famous with the name of Shri Annna, there is a group of coarse grains, small grains known for its extraordinary nutrition and adaptability. At the behest of India, the United Nations General Assembly declared the importance of coarse grains in food and nutrition security, declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Milllet. The coarse grains are rich in protein, vitamins and minerals and are naturally gluten free. Its glycemic index is low, which is very useful for people suffering from sugar and celiac disease. Its nutritional properties make it better than wheat and rice, which is called “nutritious grains”.
How much is production?
India is currently the largest producer of coarse grains in the world, which contributes 38.4 percent to global production. Low cost has made it a permanent option for farmers and an important part of the country’s food basket. As of July 2025, India has produced a total of 180.15 lakh tonnes of coarse grains in 2024-25, which is 4.43 lakh tonnes more than the previous year. This continuous growth reflects the focused efforts of the country to promote the cultivation of coarse grains in various agricultural regions.
Which state has the highest production
India produced a total of 180.15 lakh tonnes of millions in 2024-25. This is an increase of 4.43 lakh tonnes as compared to the previous year. Talking about state-wise millet production, Rajasthan produced the most millet in 2024-25. After this, Maharashtra finished second and Karnataka finished third. Millet production was the highest in all types of millet in the country. Its contribution was the highest in total millet production, followed by jowar, ragi and small millet. In 2024-25, India exported a total of 89,164.96 tonnes. The total value of these exports was US $ 37 million.
How much earn from one hectare
According to the press release issued by the government, Guddu Dongre, a farmer from Betul district of Madhya Pradesh, decided to grow coarse grains on one hectare of his fallow land. The special thing is that farmer Guddu had not heard anything about the cultivation of millets earlier. The guidance of regional officials adopted modern technology like Kisan Guddu and farmer Guddu produced 12 quintals of coarse grains from one hectare. The special thing is that he made a profit of Rs 10,000 from only one hectare.