Coarse cereals are Jowar (Sorghum), Bajra (Pearl Millet), Ragi (Finger Millet), and others. It grows during the Kharif season due to its short growth period and for warm weather.
Rajasthan is a major coarse cereal producer, contributing 16.29% to India's production. Jowar, Bajra, and Ragi thrive in Rajasthan's warm climate, crucial for the state's agriculture.
Karnataka holds the second position in India as a producer of coarse cereals. The state's production is 7931.2 million metric tons, making up 15.45% of the nation's total production.
In the fiscal year 2021, Maharashtra's share in India's coarse cereal production was 11.85%. During that period, Maharashtra produced 7.6 million metric tons of coarse cereals.
Madhya Pradesh's coarse cereal production accounted for 9.65% of India's total. It's consistently among the top five producers, contributing over 60% to the nation's output.
Uttar Pradesh contributed 8.97% to India's coarse cereal production. Key crops include jowar, bajra, and maize, with pearl millet being the most widely grown cereal.