An Assessment of Millets Production & Productivity in Hilly districts of Uttarakhand

Millets are well known for their high nutrient value and livelihood security. Its crop is cultivated as dual-purpose crop because it provides food for human and straw for animal. Uttarakhand contributes a major part in the production of finger millets in the country. The finger millet is grown in both hilly and plain region of Garhwal and Kumaon. All the Millets are Nutri cereals Millets have various chemicals constants which are essential for a healthy diet. Millets help fight malnutrition and control cholesterol. The Two main traditional crop Ragi and Barnyard are rich in antioxidants and phytates. The Millets grown in Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh and UdhamSingh Nagar districts of Kumaon region. Millets plays an important role in sustainable development and various health problems.