Madhya Pradesh
MP to Procure Kodo-Kutki for First Time
- 17 Oct 2025
- 4 min read
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.