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- In the intro, mention how cereal production could be beneficial financially and from the food security point of view.
- In the body, discuss the various reasons for decline like growing demand for refined food after the green revolution, the role played by the MSP, perception of millets being the food of the poor etc. In the next part, mention the multi-pronged strategy by the government as discussed in the article.
- Conclude by highlighting the dual advantage of the strategy of promotion of cereal production.
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4 responses to “What are the reasons for the decline in the millet production in India? What are the steps taken by the government to encourage its production? 10 marks”
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Hi Geetanjali,
Good introduction.
You can also add a heading – importance of Millet cultivation, in that you can write that as India’s agriculture suffers hugely from the vagaries of monsoon, millets which are also known as “famine reserves” for their prolonged and easy storability under ordinary are of great relevance. They are most suitable for mixed and intercropping, thus offer sustainable resources use, food and livelihood security to farmers.
You have discussed the reasons in a decent manner.
Good conclusion.
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Hi Samiksha
Good introduction.
You can also add a heading – importance of Millet cultivation, in that you can write that as India’s agriculture suffers hugely from the vagaries of monsoon, millets which are also known as “famine reserves” for their prolonged and easy storability under ordinary are of great relevance. They are most suitable for mixed and intercropping, thus offer sustainable resources use, food and livelihood security to farmers.
You have discussed the reasons in a decent manner.
In the suggested strategy, you can also add that government should make provisions for incentives to encourage millets cultivation. Greater thrust must be given to value addition of the millets to increase demand among the urban consumers
Good conclusion.
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