Mobilizing neglected and underutilized crops to strengthen food security and alleviate poverty in India

Mobilizing neglected and underutilized crops to strengthen food security and alleviate poverty in India

Mobilizing neglected and underutilized crops to strengthen food security and alleviate poverty in India

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The study explores the use and consumption opportunities of minor millet in eleven villages in Tamil Nadu and Orissa, India.

The major objectives of the study are: Promote conservation of genetic diversity of underutilized and neglected crops by encouraging their cultivation, consumption and commercialization; (2) Enhance the food security and income generation potential of target species through better use of genetic diversity, improved agronomic practices and marketing; (3) Build and strengthen the capacity of women and men farmers through need based trainings and infra-structure support.

Authors: Bala Ravi, S., Hrideek, T.K., Kishore Kumar, A.T. Prabhakaran, T.R. Mal, B. & Padulosi, S.
Publication Years: 2010
Value Chain Development Minor millets South Asia IFAD-NUS I-II Journal Articles All