Dedicated Millet Research Centre Inaugurated in Balotra, Rajasthan
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India's first dedicated millet research center was inaugurated in Gudamalani, Balotra district, on September 26, 2026. The center, which has been under construction for three years, is fully equipped with laboratories and farm areas. The inauguration was attended by the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and ICAR Director General M L Jat. The facility is intended to serve as a major hub for millet research, with global-level studies planned in the future.
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The establishment of the center in Rajasthan is significant as the state accounts for nearly 42% of India's total annual pearl millet production. This research infrastructure supports India's status as the world's largest producer of pearl millet, with the center focusing on improving varieties and agricultural practices.
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