Annex 2.14 : Comprehensive support package for MSMES in millet sector - a policy study
Abstract
This annex report supplies a framework for the central and state governments of India towards development of a comprehensive policy promoting vibrant Micro Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the millet sector. The millet industry is nascent and faces a number of challenges, foremost among them being lack of access to markets. The report provides a detailed breakdown of the status of millet production and consumption with recommendations for support of businesses, including policy determination, as part of the larger project: Scaling Up Small Millet Post-Harvest and Nutritious Food Products.
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This work was carried out with the aid of a grant from Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and with financial support from the Government of Canada, provided through Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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IDRC-Related Report
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Keywords
MILLET, LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS, GRAIN PROCESSING, FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, CONSUMPTION PATTERNS, AGRICULTURAL POLICY, AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, ACCESS TO MARKETS