State Millet Mission
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The mission aims to promote millet cultivation, ensure fair prices for farmers, and strengthen food security in the state. It seeks to support farmers, particularly in mountain districts, by procuring millet crops such as Mandua and Jhangora at the minimum support price through cooperative groups.
Benefit Type
In Kind
Eligibility Criteria
1. All farmers from the mountain districts of Uttarakhand are eligible.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
There is no application process. Farmers are required to make their produce available for sale at purchase centers established at the farmer group/LC/LCF level or at the PACS level.
Required Documents
- No documents are required.
FAQs
Which millets are included under the mission?
The mission primarily focuses on Mandua (finger millet) and Jhangora (barnyard millet).
Who can participate in the mission?
All farmers from mountain districts of Uttarakhand are eligible to participate.
Is there an application process to join the mission?
No, there is no application process. Farmers need to make their produce available at the designated purchase centers.
How will the millets be procured?
Millets are procured from farmers through cooperative groups at the minimum support price (MSP) at established purchase centers at the farmer group/LC/LCF or PACS level.
How will the payment be made to farmers?
Payments are made through PACS via RTGS/NEFT within 72 hours after the purchase of millets.
Are there any incentives for farmer groups?
Yes, an incentive of ₹150 per quintal is provided to encourage farmer groups to participate in the purchase process.
Where can farmers sell their millets?
Millets can be sold at purchase centers established at the farmer group/LC/LCF level or at the PACS level.