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Detailed explanation-1: -India is the largest producer of millets in the world with a share of 41 per cent in 2020. The major millets producing states in India are Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Detailed explanation-2: -India is the largest producer of millet in the world with an annual production of around 10 million tonnes.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is a proud movement for Indian farmers as India is the largest producer of Millets in the world. Accounting for 20 % of global production and 80% of Asia’s production. According to FAO, the aim for 2023 is to increase awareness about millets in food security and nutrition.

Detailed explanation-4: -India is among the top 5 exporters of millets in world. World export of millet has increased from $400 million in 2020 to $470 million in 2021 (ITC trade map) India exported millets worth $64.28 million in the year 2021-22, against $59.75 million in 2020-21.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rajasthan is the largest producer of millets in India as the environmental conditions of the state encourage the growth of this crop.