PRAYAGRAJ, June 12 -- A modern millet processing centre, developed at a cost of Rs.95 lakh in Chhata village of Baharia development block, is now ready to commence operations. The facility is expected to boost the earnings of over 27,000 small and marginal farmers involved in millet cultivation across the Prayagraj district region.

Developed by the agriculture department, the facility is the first millet processing centre in the Prayagraj division and is equipped with advanced machinery for de-husking, milling and processing millets into a variety of value-added products. According to officials, commercial operations are expected to begin by the end of June.

In-charge of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Prayagraj, MP Singh said the proje...