Entrepreneurs and farmer collectives can now walk through the doors of CFTRI’s Centre of Excellence on Millets and Incubation Centre (COEMIC) to harness end‑to‑end millet processing services. The initiative dovetails with the government’s push to make millets a staple food and to nurture millet‑based entrepreneurship, providing a critical infrastructure boost without requiring users to invest in expensive plant‑level equipment.

State‑of‑the‑Art Primary Processing Lines

COEMIC houses four major primary‑processing units: (i) a Minor Millet Processing Plant capable of cleaning, grading, de‑husking, polishing, optional colour sortex and packaging up to 2,000 kg per day; (ii) a Sorghum (Jowar) and Pearl Millet (Bajra) line offering the same capacity along with pearling and flour production; (iii) a dedicated Ragi (Finger Millet) facility handling 500 kg/day; and (iv) a modern Roller Flour Milling Unit that can produce up to 3,000 kg of high‑quality millet flour daily. These lines are designed for commercial‑scale operations, ensuring consistency and hygiene.

Secondary Value‑Addition and Innovation Hubs

Beyond primary processing, COEMIC provides advanced secondary facilities such as a Flaking Unit for nutritious millet flakes and ready‑to‑cook cereals, an Extrusion Processing Facility for snack‑type products with improved texture and shelf‑life, and a Baking Facility capable of producing millet‑based cookies, breads and other baked goods. These capabilities empower entrepreneurs to diversify product portfolios and meet the rising consumer demand for healthy, convenient foods.

Access Terms and Promotional Incentives

All services are available on a prior‑booking basis at pre‑approved user charges. To stimulate first‑time adoption, COEMIC is offering a limited‑time promotion: the first ten users who book any facility for a minimum of two days receive an additional day of free usage, while the first five registered users can enjoy up to two days of free access, subject to availability.

Next Steps for Interested Parties

Farmers, Farmer Producer Organisations, self‑help groups, cooperatives, startups, MSMEs and research institutions can contact CFTRI, Mysuru at 0821‑2510843 or email [email protected] for bookings and enquiries. By lowering the entry barrier for millet processing, the centre aims to spur rural employment, enhance nutritional security and position India as a global leader in millet‑derived food innovation.