white rice on stainless steel bowls
white rice on stainless steel bowls
a variety of beans and cereals in trays
a variety of beans and cereals in trays
a close up of a bunch of berries
a close up of a bunch of berries

🌾 Grains

India is one of the largest producers of food grains globally. The main grains grown are:

  • Rice, Wheat, Maize (Corn), Barley & Sorghum (Jowar.

    🌱 Pulses

    India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in the world, contributing about 25% of global production. Major pulses include:

    • Chickpeas (Bengal Gram / Chana, Pigeon Pea (Tur / Arhar, Lentils (Masoor), Black Gram (Urad), and Green Gram (Moong)

  • Millets

    Millets are traditional, drought-resistant grains rich in nutrition.

  • • Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi/Nachni): rich in calcium and iron.

    • Foxtail, Little, Kodo, Barnyard, Proso Millets.