Enhancing food security of rural families through production, processing, and value addition of regional staple food grains in India : joint technical final report (October 2010 - March 2013)
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2013-06
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Bioresource Engineering Department, McGill University
Abstract
This project succeeded in increasing productivity, income generation, and consumption of millet varieties for improved nutritional security while reducing the drudgery of women. Women farmers were highly motivated for the value addition of products and development of new market linkages. Participation was over 60% in project activities related to improved practices such as the modification of mill efficiency. The success of the project was marked by the organization of an International workshop on “Promoting small millets for improved rural economy and food security” where 200 delegates representing six states attended. Annexes provide reports on all aspects of the project.
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Contents: Main report and annexes 1-3
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Final Technical Report
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NUTRITIONAL QUALITY, MILLET, ARID AND SEMI-ARID LAND, CROP PRODUCTIVITY, WOMEN FARMERS, FOOD SECURITY, GRAIN CROPS, RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS, INDIA