Our Impact
Farmers
FPOs
Industry Partners
Research Institutes
About IMMDA
The Indo-Maize and Millets Development Association (IMMDA) is a Commodity Stewardship Council (CSC) established under the Hon'ble Balasaheb Thackeray Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (SMART) Project. IMMDA serves as a collaborative platform connecting farmers, FPOs, researchers, industry leaders, technology providers, processors, and policymakers to strengthen India's maize and millets ecosystem through innovation, sustainable practices, and market-driven growth.
Our Vision
To create a globally competitive, sustainable, and innovation-driven maize and millets ecosystem that empowers farmers, strengthens industries, promotes value addition, and contributes to India's agricultural and economic transformation.
Promoting climate-smart and resource-efficient farming practices.
Connecting farmers, FPOs, industry, researchers, and policymakers.
Accelerating digital agriculture, research, and modern farming solutions.
Building world-class value chains and expanding market opportunities.
Our Mission
• Strengthen maize and millets value chains through stakeholder collaboration
• Promote sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices
• Accelerate technology adoption and innovation
• Improve market access and value realization
• Support processing and value addition opportunities
• Enable knowledge sharing, research collaboration and policy advocacy
Why IMMDA?
A Platform for Collective Growth
IMMDA empowers stakeholders across the maize and millets ecosystem by fostering collaboration, innovation, and sustainable growth through knowledge sharing, market access, and strategic partnerships.
Connect with Industry Leaders
Build meaningful relationships with farmers, FPOs, processors, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts.
Access Knowledge & Research
Stay informed with technical resources, market intelligence, research insights, and industry best practices.
Explore Market Opportunities
Unlock new business opportunities through stronger market linkages, buyer connections, and value chain partnerships.
Training & Capacity Building
Participate in workshops, seminars, exposure visits, and technical training programs to enhance your skills.
Innovation & Technology
Discover modern agricultural technologies, digital solutions, climate-smart farming, and processing innovations.
Policy & Ecosystem Development
Contribute to policy discussions, collaborative initiatives, and the long-term development of India's maize and millets ecosystem.
Value Chain
IMMDA works across every stage of the maize and millets value chain by connecting stakeholders, promoting innovation, strengthening market linkages, and enabling sustainable growth from farm to consumer.
Input & Seed Systems
Ensuring access to quality seeds, modern inputs, and sustainable farming practices.
Production
Supporting climate-resilient farming, productivity improvement, and better crop management.
Aggregation
Strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), collection centers, and supply chain efficiency.
Processing
Promoting value addition through food processing, milling, starch production, ethanol, and innovative maize & millet products.
Markets
Creating stronger buyer linkages, digital marketplaces, exports, and market intelligence.
Consumers
Delivering safe, nutritious, traceable, and value-added maize and millet products to domestic and global consumers.
Our Partnerships & Collaborations
