Patel, S. and Naik, R.K. and Sahu, R. and Nag, S.K. (2014) Entrepreneurship development through Finger Millet processing for better livelihood in production catchment. American International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, 8 (2). pp. 223-227.
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Abstract
Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) is one of the important millets grown extensively in various parts of India and Africa. It is nutritious and even superior to rice and wheat, in respect of crude fiber and minerals like calcium and phosphorus. It is a major source of dietary carbohydrates for a large section of society and forms at least one meal per day for the families residing in production catchments. Unfortunately it is termed as poor men’s food and due to lack of awareness of its importance and properties its utilization is restricted in the regions where it is grown. Unavailability of processed products of finger millet is the major reason for its localized utilization. Efforts have been made to convert the millet grains into convenient forms such as Multi-grain Flour and Ragi Malt and deliver the products to the consumers through the establishment of enterprises on finger millet with the help of Self Help Groups in rural areas. Establishment of rural enterprises on finger millet has been found to be a successful profit making avenue for the farmers and processors (stakeholders). This has not only created additional employment and enhanced income of the group members but also playing significant role in increasing the demand of finger millet. This is directly related to the increased consumption of nutritious food thereby marching towards a better health of the society.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Finger millet, Multi-grain Flour, Ragi Malt, Entrepreneurship development on finger millet, processing and value addition of millet |
| Author Affiliation: | Department of Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering, IGKV, Raipur- 492 012, India |
| Subjects: | Plant Production |
| Divisions: | Millet |
| Depositing User: | Mr T L Gautham |
| Date Deposited: | 10 Mar 2016 05:27 |
| Last Modified: | 10 Mar 2016 05:27 |
| URI: | http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/14221 |
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