Negi, Nivedia and Sahu, Ganjendra Kumar  <br/><br/>
Understanding millet consumption in India: a comprehensive review of consumption patterns, influencing factors and consumer preferences  

 - Madhya Pradesh Journal of Social Sciences   
 - 29(2), Dec, 2024: p.151-164 
<br/><br/> The review synthesises recent literature on millet consumption trends,<br/>influencing factors, and consumer preferences in India. Studies indicate a<br/>decline in millet consumption among higher-income households, driven by<br/>rising incomes, urbanisation, and government policies favouring rice and<br/>wheat. However, millet remains vital for food security, particularly for<br/>low-income households, highlighting consumption disparities. Influencing<br/>factors encompass socio-economic and cultural aspects, with price<br/>dynamics, accessibility, nutritional value, and cultural significance playing<br/>significant roles. Consumer preferences are diverse, driven by nutritional<br/>benefits, cultural significance, taste preferences, health recommendations,<br/>and lifestyle choices, particularly among urban middle-class consumers.<br/>Understanding these trends is crucial for promoting millets as sustainable<br/>food sources.-Reproduced <br/><br/><br/>https://mpissr.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MPJSS-292-December-2024.pdf 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Millets, India, Food security, Consumption pattern, Public distribution system, Demographic factors, Socio-economic factors, consumer preferences.