Promotion of cultivation and consumption of nutri-cereals in scheduled areas of Maharashtra, 2019

Author Bharti Institute of Public Policy
Promotion of cultivation and consumption of nutri-cereals in scheduled areas of Maharashtra, 2019

This report highlights that selective targeting of certain crops, primarily of cereals such as wheat and rice, through favourable agriculture investment and government procurement policies has led to decline in production as well as consumption of other nutrition rich food grains such as sorghum and millets. The report illustrates that the decline in levels of consumption of nutri-cereals is linked to declining levels of consumption of certain essential micronutrients required for healthy growth and development of physical and mental cognitive abilities of individuals.

Detailed study on promotion of cultivation and consumption of nutri-cereals in scheduled areas of Maharashtra.