How do I grow kutki (little millet) in tribal rainfed land and improve yield?

Little millet (kutki) is a hardy, short duration grain that grows on poor, shallow and rainfed soils where it has long been a tribal staple, but yields stay low under old broadcasting practice. You can raise yield clearly by switching from broadcasting to line sowing at the recommended spacing, using an improved variety and clean seed, applying a modest dose of FYM and a little nitrogen and phosphorus, and weeding early when the small seedlings are weak competitors. Thin to keep a good stand, and harvest promptly at maturity to avoid shattering loss. With these simple steps farmers often see yields well above the traditional level. Improved seed and guidance are available through the millet mission and your KVK, and dehulling and value addition raise the price further.