Jaipur, Sept. 18 -- Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary on Wednesday said the goal is to make India a global hub for millets and mustard. For this, it is necessary not only to preserve traditional farming practices but also to promote technological research and innovation. Addressing the Rajasthan Millet and Mustard conclave 2025 organized by FICCI Rajasthan in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture (DOA), Rajasthan on the "Resilient Crops with Innovative Technologies", he said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has given millets a new identity on the global stage. "By celebrating 2023 as the International Year of Millets, the message was clear - millets are not only a cornerstone of nutritional security but also a significant step towards agricultural and nutritional security. Today, India is the largest producer of millets in the world, with Rajasthan contributing the most to this achievement." Additional director agriculture, agriculture department, government of Rajasthan, SS Shekhawat said that Rajasthan continues to lead the country in rapeseed-mustard production, contributes significantly to overall oilseed output. He noted that Rajasthan has implemented a completely paperless application system through the RajKisan Saathi portal, with 100 % of agricultural schemes available online and real-time tracking of application status via web and mobile apps. He also shared that a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture is being established in Rajasthan to integrate advanced technologies and improve productivity in the sector. Shekhawat also announced that The Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM) will be held once again from 10-12 January, 2026 at JECC in Sitapura, where around 70,000 farmers will participate. Director (Oilseeds), department of agriculture and farmers welfare, Sharad Kumar Dwivedi in his video message, emphasized that Rajasthan has always led the way in sustainable farming and value chain development. As one of the India's leading mustard producing states, it plays a vital role in our journey towards edible oil self reliance. He said that through this conclave, practical strategies and solutions will emerge, which will prove useful for policy reforms and technological innovations. Vice Chancellor of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (SKNAU) Jobner, Balraj Singh said that a large share of edible oil demand is still met through imports, making India heavily dependent on foreign markets. Additional Director Agriculture, Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan, Mr. Ishwar Lal Yadav highlighted Rajasthan's significant contribution to the country's agriculture, noting that the state accounts for 41% of India's millet production and 45-50% of the nation's mustard output. He said both crops are well-suited to Rajasthan's climate and require relatively less water, making them ideal for cultivation in the region. He also shared that a Centre of Excellence is being developed in Jodhpur to conduct research on 'bajra'....