In the year 2017-18, which of the major millet producing states of India is Rajasthan?
The correct answer is First.
- In the year 2017-18, Rajasthan was the largest millet producing state of India.
Key Points
- Rajasthan was followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- The year 2023 will be observed as the International Year of Millets.
- The Central Government declared 2018 as the year of millets.
- Millet Mission comes under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) which was launched in October 2007.
- Millets include Jowar and ragi etc.
Additional Information
- Types of Crops in India:
- Kharif: Sown in June/July, harvested in September/October, e.g., rice, jowar, bajra, ragi, maize, cotton, and jute.
- Rabi: Sown in October/December, harvested in April/May, e.g., wheat, barley, peas, rapeseed, mustard grains.
- Zyad: They are raised between April/June, e.g., melons, watermelons, cucumbers, toor, leafy and other vegetables.

