Define millets. Explain their classification and importance as nutri-cereals.
[3 marks]Discuss nutritional and environmental benefits of millets in daily diet.
[4 marks]Describe the types and varieties of millets grown in India. Discuss the difference between positive and neutral millets.
[7 marks]Explain the steps involved in millet cleaning and dehulling.
[3 marks]Describe millet grading and sorting processes used in industry.
[4 marks]Amillet mill processes 500 kg of raw millet to produce 420 kg dehulled product. Calculate yield percentage and loss.
[7 marks]Explain millet quality parameters and quality control procedures followed in processing units.
[7 marks]Define value addition. Give two examples of value-added millet products.
[3 marks]Explain the difference between Ready-to-Eat RTE and Ready-to-Cook RTC millet products.
[4 marks]Discuss the industrial uses and market trends of RTE millet products in India.
[7 marks]What are the key steps in developing new millet-based food products?
[3 marks]Discuss product development of millet-based bakery items cookies, bread, etc..
[4 marks]Explain packaging and labeling considerations for value-added millet products.
[7 marks]Describe the essential machinery used in millet processing plants.
[3 marks]Explain the marketing strategies for promoting millet-based products.
[4 marks]Discuss the key aspects of establishing a millet processing business with reference to entrepreneurship and FPO linkages.
[7 marks]Explain the concept of branding and pricing strategies for millet products. Page 1 of
[2 marks]Discuss the competitive advantage of millet-based businesses.
[4 marks]Describe the process flow and layout design for a small-scale millet flour unit.
[7 marks]List government schemes promoting millet cultivation and processing.
[3 marks]Explain the role of POSHAN Mission and its link with millet-based nutrition.
[4 marks]Discuss recent government initiatives and events organized during the International Year of Millets 2023.
[7 marks]Describe the role of FPOs and cooperatives in promoting millet entrepreneurship.
[3 marks]Explain any one subsidy or financial support scheme for millet startups.
[4 marks]Discuss the importance of nutritional security through millet promotion. Page 2 of
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