Jharkhand State Millet Mission

Why it matters

Grow drought-resistant millets like ragi, bajra and kodo and get cash incentives of ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 to support cultivation.

What you get

The Jharkhand State Millet Mission promotes cultivation of coarse cereals/millets — including ragi (finger millet), bajra (pearl millet), kodo, kutki, jowar and other minor millets — as a climate-resilient, drought-tolerant alternative for the state's rain-fed farmers. Farmers cultivating millets on land up to 5 acres receive incentive assistance ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 depending on area cultivated, intended to combat drought-related crop losses and revive traditional millet farming. The 2025-26 state budget allocated ₹24.50 crore to extend the benefit to around one lakh farmers.

Eligibility criteria

• Farmer cultivating millets (ragi/bajra/kodo/kutki/jowar etc.) on land up to 5 acres in Jharkhand
• Valid land and farmer registration records
• Aadhaar-linked bank account for DBT

How to apply

1. 1

   Register at the local agriculture office or via the state millet mission portal

2. 2

   Submit proof of millet cultivation area for the season

3. 3

   Receive the incentive amount via DBT after verification

Documents required

• Aadhaar card
• Land records
• Bank passbook
• Passport-size photograph