The most extensively cultivated millet is pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum, P. typhoides, Pryhpideum, and P. americanum). Large stems, leaves, and heads characterise this summer cereal grass. In terms of farmed land and contributions to food security in parts of Africa and Asia that can only produce limited amounts of other crops, pearl millet is the most significant species of millet. Compared to other millet such as sorghum or maize, it utilizes moisture more effectively, Condensed panicles (spiked) measuring 10 to 150 cm In length, support the grain. Under conditions of heat and drought, Pearl Millets has the highest yield potential of all millets. Pearl millet can be beneficial in the process of weight loss as it is high in fiber content and also give satiety as it takes a longer time to pass through the stomach to the intestine. It has been found that due to its high fiber content risk of occurrence of gall stone is low. Pearl millet had phosphorus and a rich source of calcium which helps to attain peak bone density.
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Statewise Production of Pearl Millet (Bajra)- Lakh Tonnes |
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Sr No. |
State |
2021-2022 |
2022-2023 |
2023-2024 |
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1 |
Rajasthan |
37.40 |
51.05 |
42.81 |
|
2 |
Uttar Pradesh |
19.51 |
20.46 |
21.95 |
|
3 |
Haryana |
11.20 |
12.00 |
11.69 |
|
4 |
Gujarat |
10.90 |
12.94 |
3.63 |
|
5 |
Madhya Pradesh |
8.69 |
9.43 |
9.58 |
|
6 |
Maharashtra |
6.19 |
4.68 |
2.01 |
|
7 |
Karnataka |
1.71 |
1.77 |
1.56 |
|
8 |
Tamil Nadu |
1.46 |
1.13 |
1.19 |
|
9 |
Andhra Pradesh |
0.55 |
0.51 |
0.54 |
|
10 |
Jammu And Kashmir |
0.05 |
0.10 |
0.00 |
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Other states |
0.13 |
0.23 |
0.34 |
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Total |
97.79 |
114.30 |
95.30 |
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Source: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)
| Nutrient per 100g | |
| Energy (Kcal) | 361 |
| Protein | 11.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65.5 g |
| Crude Fibre | 1.2 g |
| Calcium | 42mg |
| Iron | 8.0 mg |
Source: Nutritive value of Indian food, NIN, ICMR 2018