Snapshot

Bajra is popularly known as “pearl millet” and belongs to the family of Graminea. This grain is basically originated from India or Africa. Bajra is a coarse grain crops and considered to be the poor man’s staple nourishment and suitable to cultivate in dry lands. Major Bajra production states in India are: Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Bajra can also used as valuable animal fodder. It is one of the major crops of China, India, South Eastern Asia, Sudan, Pakistan, Arabia, Russia & Nigeria.

Bajra or pearl millet prices have increased as demand from the export market as well as domestic consumption has fuelled demand for the cereal after rains impacted harvest in the previous season. Spot prices have increased up to 20% in the past two months and are currently Rs 200-400 per quintal more than the minimum support price (MSP) of Rs 2,000 in most parts of the country.

Indian Production of Bajra

Sr No. State Production Share(%)
1 Rajasthan 3,750.00 41.03
2 Uttar Pradesh 1,800.00 19.69
3 Gujarat 920.00 10.07
4 Madhya Pradesh 760.00 8.32
5 Haryana 720.00 7.88
6 Maharashtra 610.00 6.67
7 Others 290.00 3.17
8 Karnataka 290.00 3.17
  Total 9,140.00

Source: Ministry of Agriculture

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