Millet Processing Unit Strengthens Women-led Enterprise in Khunti

05 November 2026, Khunti: With support from World Resources Institute (WRI India), an advanced millet processing unit has been established at Khunti under Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan Producer Company Limited (MNSKPCL), promoted by NBJK in partnership with CInI-Tata Trusts.

Equipped with modern cleaning, de-stoning, dehulling, pulverising and packaging machines, the unit promotes finger millet cultivation through value addition and improved market access.

During FY 2025–26, the enterprise procured 89.41 MT of finger millet and processed 87.65 MT into flour, achieving 98% processing efficiency. It recorded sales of ₹32.75 lakh against a procurement value of ₹30.55 lakh, generating a Profit Before Tax of ₹2.20 lakh.

NABL-accredited laboratory testing was also initiated, and a dedicated packaging and branding unit established to strengthen product quality, shelf life and market competitiveness.

The initiative is strengthening women-led rural enterprise and creating better economic opportunities for tribal women farmers in Khunti district.