Bajra (Pearl Millet) Cultivation in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest producer of Bajra (Pearl Millet) in India. Bajra (Pearl Millet) (बाजरा) here is a cereal crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Oct)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Bajra (Pearl Millet) MSP & Procurement in Rajasthan
The Minimum Support Price for Bajra (Pearl Millet) is ₹2,900/quintal (Kharif 2026-27). Government agencies procure Bajra (Pearl Millet) at MSP in Rajasthan during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹2,900. Today's market modal price of ₹1,930 is below MSP - prefer a government procurement centre.
Where to Sell Bajra (Pearl Millet) in Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Bajra (Pearl Millet) Farmers
Rajasthan Bajra (Pearl Millet) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.