Revival of Indigenous Millet Cultivation in Udaipur
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Indigenous Millet Cultivation Initiative in Udaipur's Jhadol block. |
| Objective | Revive indigenous millet cultivation, enhance livelihoods, promote natural farming. |
| Key Millet Varieties | Finger millet, proso millet, foxtail millet, kodo millet. |
| Local Names | Kuri, batti, kodra, cheena, samlai, maal. |
| Issues Addressed | Crop losses due to chemically intensive farming, decline in traditional crop diversification. |
| Nutrition Initiative | Anganwadi centres in Udaipur include millet-based recipes for children. |
| Implementing Agency | Udaipur-based voluntary group Seva Mandir. |
| Market Access Plan | Framework for market access involving 1,000 farmers. |