First ever: Madhya Pradesh govt to procure Kodo, Kutki millets, boost to tribal farmers

In a significant decision aimed at supporting tribal farmers, the Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Tuesday approved the procurement of Kodo and Kutki millets for the first time.

- SATYAPRAKASH SHARMA

Briefing reporters here after the Cabinet decisions, Urban Development and Housing minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said the procurement will be undertaken under the Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana, covering key millet-producing districts such as Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Dindori, Chhindwara, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Rewa, Sidhi and Singrauli.

Depending on demand, it will later be expanded to other regions, he also said.