MP to Procure Kodo-Kutki for First Time

• 17 Oct 2025

Why in News? 

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet decided to procure kodo and kutki (Millets) from farmers in major millet-producing districts for the first time.  

Key Points 

• About: The procurement of Kodo and Kutki will be carried out under the 'Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana'. 
  • Procurement will prioritise major production districts such as Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Dindori, Chhindwara, Shahdol, Anuppur, Umaria, Rewa, Sidhi, and Singrauli, with other districts considered based on demand. 
• Agency: Shri Ann Consortium of Farmer-Producer Company Limited (Shri Ann Federation) will handle the procurement. 
  • The federation will procure around 30,000 metric tonnes of millets, with Kutki priced at Rs 3,500 per quintal and Kodo at Rs 2,500 per quintal. 
• Financial Support: The Shri Ann Federation will receive an interest-free loan of Rs 80 crore from the State's Price Stabilisation Fund. 
• Farmer Incentives: An incentive of Rs 1,000 per quintal will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to farmers' bank accounts. 
• Kodu and Kutki: 
  • Kodo and Kutki are types of millet, with the botanical names Paspalum scrobiculatum and Panicum sumatrense, respectively. 
  • Both grains can be consumed in a similar manner to rice. 
  • Kodo contains 8.3 grams of protein per 100 grams, while Kutki contains 7.7 grams of protein per 100 grams.

Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana 

• Objective: The Rani Durgavati Shree-Ann Protsahan Yojana aims to support millet (Shree-Ann) producing farmers by ensuring fair prices for their products, thereby encouraging more farmers to engage in millet production.  
  • The scheme also aims to provide additional incentives and enhance the marketing and branding of millets, particularly Kodo and Kutki, to establish a distinct identity for these products at both national and international levels. 
• Procurement and Support: The state government and federation procure Kodo and Kutki from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP), with an additional Rs 1,000 per quintal provided via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). 
• Capacity Building and Marketing: The scheme focuses on building the capacity of millet farmers, promoting specialised packaging and branding activities for Kodo and Kutki, and establishing a better marketing system to ensure fair prices for their produce. 
• Formation of Federation: Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and groups involved in millet cultivation, processing, and marketing are organised into a state-level federation.  
  • This federation facilitates the development of a value chain for millets and increases the income of farmers involved in Kodo and Kutki cultivation. 
• Governance and Monitoring: The scheme is governed under the Companies Act of 2013, with the federation being formed as a company. 
  • A robust monitoring mechanism will be established under the Farmer Welfare and Agricultural Development Department, with senior officials ensuring proper implementation, regular evaluation, and resolving stakeholder issues.