🌾 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.