Minister Sanjay Seth Calls to Develop Ranchi as Millet Capital, Highlights Farmer Support Schemes

Union Minister Sanjay Seth urged farmers and agricultural scientists in Jharkhand to develop Ranchi as the millet capital, highlighting increased millet production and consumption over five years. He announced the Centre's willingness to partner with Birsa Agricultural University to supply millet products to military canteens. Emphasizing organic farming, Seth and Jharkhand Agriculture Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey discussed government schemes supporting farmers, including financial incentives and pensions, alongside the state's Madua Kranti Yojana promoting finger millet cultivation amid climate challenges.