Production, Value Addition and Entrepreneurship Development of White Grained Variety Finger Millet KMR 340

One of the significant millets that is widely grown in diverse regions India and Africa finger millet. In terms raw fibre minerals like calcium phosphorus, it more nutrient-dense even superior to wheat rice. For a considerable portion population at least one meal day for families living producing catchments, provides source dietary carbs. Unfortunately, referred as "poor men's food," because people are unaware its benefits limitations, use restricted areas where grown. The white Finger millet cultivar KMR 340, specifically developed confectionery use, resistant blast blight diseases tolerable stem borer aphids. main cause millet's limited lack processed products. By setting up businesses on with aid Self-Help Groups rural regions, efforts have been made transform grains into practical forms Multi-grain Flour Ragi Malt provide products consumers. farm women SHGs, starting using has proven be profitable venture. This increased demand millet, which tolerant aphids, well employment opportunities revenue group members. closely connected rise food consumption, moving society closer greater health.