{"id":35590,"date":"2025-07-15T12:40:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:10:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35590"},"modified":"2025-07-15T12:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T07:10:07","slug":"maize-production-target-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Maize Production Target India: 11th Maize Summit Launches Maize Revolution 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Maize_production_target_India_set_to_double_by_2047_as_the_11th_India_Maize_Summit_2025_unveils_roadmap_for_a_sustainable_maize_revolution_through_scientific_farming_ethanol_use_and_state-driven_initiatives\" >Maize production target India set to double by 2047 as the 11th India Maize Summit 2025 unveils roadmap for a sustainable maize revolution through scientific farming, ethanol use, and state-driven initiatives.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Indias_11th_Maize_Summit_Sparks_a_%E2%80%9CMaize_Revolution%E2%80%9D_%F0%9F%9A%9C\" >India\u2019s 11th Maize Summit Sparks a \u201cMaize Revolution\u201d \ud83d\ude9c<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Union_Minister_Launches_Summit_in_New_Delhi\" >Union Minister Launches Summit in New Delhi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Aiming_for_Ambitious_Production_Targets\" >Aiming for Ambitious Production Targets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Lab%E2%80%91to%E2%80%91Land_Bridging_Research_and_Farming\" >Lab\u2011to\u2011Land: Bridging Research and Farming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Uttar_Pradesh_A_State-Level_Success_Story\" >Uttar Pradesh: A State-Level Success Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Maize_Beyond_Food_Security\" >Maize: Beyond Food Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Market_Trends_Rapid_Rise_in_Demand\" >Market Trends: Rapid Rise in Demand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#%F0%9F%93%88_Crucial_for_Exam_Aspirants\" >\ud83d\udcc8 Crucial for Exam Aspirants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Policy_Economic_Linkages\" >Policy &amp; Economic Linkages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Science_Tech_Relevance\" >Science &amp; Tech Relevance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Environmental_Sustainability_Angle\" >Environmental &amp; Sustainability Angle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Historical_Context_Roots_and_Evolution_of_Maize_Farming_in_India\" >Historical Context: Roots and Evolution of Maize Farming in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9C11th_Maize_Summit%E2%80%9D\" >Key Takeaways from \u201c11th Maize Summit\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#1_What_is_the_objective_of_the_11th_India_Maize_Summit_2025\" >1. What is the objective of the 11th India Maize Summit 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#2_Who_organized_the_11th_Maize_Summit\" >2. Who organized the 11th Maize Summit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#3_What_is_Indias_current_maize_production_and_what_is_the_target\" >3. What is India\u2019s current maize production and what is the target?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#4_What_is_the_significance_of_maize_in_Indias_ethanol_blending_goals\" >4. What is the significance of maize in India\u2019s ethanol blending goals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#5_What_government_initiative_is_helping_take_agricultural_research_to_farmers\" >5. What government initiative is helping take agricultural research to farmers?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#6_Which_state_has_become_a_model_for_maize_development\" >6. Which state has become a model for maize development?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#7_What_are_some_non-food_uses_of_maize_being_promoted\" >7. What are some non-food uses of maize being promoted?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/maize-production-target-india\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maize_production_target_India_set_to_double_by_2047_as_the_11th_India_Maize_Summit_2025_unveils_roadmap_for_a_sustainable_maize_revolution_through_scientific_farming_ethanol_use_and_state-driven_initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Maize production target India<\/strong> set to double by 2047 as the 11th India Maize Summit 2025 unveils roadmap for a sustainable maize revolution through scientific farming, ethanol use, and state-driven initiatives.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_11th_Maize_Summit_Sparks_a_%E2%80%9CMaize_Revolution%E2%80%9D_%F0%9F%9A%9C\"><\/span>India\u2019s 11th Maize Summit Sparks a \u201cMaize Revolution\u201d \ud83d\ude9c<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Minister_Launches_Summit_in_New_Delhi\"><\/span>Union Minister Launches Summit in New Delhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>7 July 2025<\/strong>, the 11th\u202fIndia Maize Summit was inaugurated in New Delhi by Union Agriculture Minister <strong>Shivraj Singh Chouhan<\/strong>, organized jointly by FICCI and the Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR). The summit laid out a multi-faceted roadmap towards a transformative \u201cMaize Revolution\u201d aimed at raising production, boosting farmer income, and advancing sustainable maize farming practices <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aiming_for_Ambitious_Production_Targets\"><\/span>Aiming for Ambitious Production Targets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s maize production has increased five-fold since 1990, now standing at over <strong>42\u202fmillion tonnes<\/strong>, with a bold target of <strong>86\u202fmillion tonnes by 2047<\/strong>. However, the nation still lags behind the global average of maize yield, at around <strong>3.7 tonnes per hectare<\/strong>, highlighting a clear gap yet to be bridged <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lab%E2%80%91to%E2%80%91Land_Bridging_Research_and_Farming\"><\/span>Lab\u2011to\u2011Land: Bridging Research and Farming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>Viksit\u202fKrishi\u202fSankalp Abhiyan<\/strong>, the government deployed over <strong>11,000 scientists and agriculture officers<\/strong> across 7,000\u20138,000 villages to ensure that scientific farming practices reach rural farmers\u2014truly translating lab innovations into field-level impact <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uttar_Pradesh_A_State-Level_Success_Story\"><\/span>Uttar Pradesh: A State-Level Success Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a case study in maize-led progress. Through the <strong>Accelerated Maize Development Program<\/strong>, maize is now cultivated across <strong>540,000 hectares in 24 districts<\/strong>, with yields climbing to <strong>34 quintals\/ha<\/strong> and poised to reach <strong>40 quintals\/ha<\/strong>. State authorities are also encouraging maize-based industries, including fibre production and biodegradable plastic alternatives, with around <strong>15 processing firms<\/strong> already active <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maize_Beyond_Food_Security\"><\/span>Maize: Beyond Food Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experts highlighted the critical role of maize in India\u2019s long-term goals. Dr.\u202fH.S.\u202fJat of ICAR\u2013IIMR says achieving <strong>8\u20139% annual growth<\/strong> is essential to meet the <strong>E30 ethanol blending target by 2030<\/strong>, requiring maize production to hit <strong>65\u201370\u202fmillion tonnes<\/strong>. Hybrid maize varieties with starch content enhanced to <strong>42%<\/strong>, and even up to <strong>64\u201365% fermentable content<\/strong>, are in development to bolster ethanol output <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Trends_Rapid_Rise_in_Demand\"><\/span>Market Trends: Rapid Rise in Demand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to YES Bank\u2019s Sunjay\u202fVuppuluri, maize cultivation area in India has expanded by <strong>31% over the past decade<\/strong>, with production surging <strong>75%<\/strong>. Yet, demand\u2014driven by poultry feed (51%) and ethanol production (18%)\u2014is growing faster than supply, with demand up <strong>6.7% annually<\/strong>, outpacing the <strong>5.8% supply<\/strong> growth rate <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"maize-production-target-India\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRm3uRi87hVCLgWPsaH6aKCfq3fjqdGJiO-B00DBlgeGNHC2L35VHow5syZgJD03Lj9KEk&amp;usqp=CAU\" alt=\"maize production target India\" style=\"width:507px;height:auto\" title=\"maize production target India\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">maize production target India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important\"><\/span>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%88_Crucial_for_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcc8 Crucial for Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This summit underscores India\u2019s strategic approach to achieving <strong>food security<\/strong>, <strong>energy independence<\/strong>, and <strong>rural prosperity<\/strong>\u2014central themes in UPSC, state PSCs, IBPS, and other government exam syllabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Economic_Linkages\"><\/span>Policy &amp; Economic Linkages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cMaize Revolution\u201d encapsulates vital policy mechanisms like <strong>MSP procurement<\/strong>, scientific farming outreach, public\u2011private partnerships, and value\u2011chain initiatives\u2014perfect examples for Macro\u2011 and Agricultural Economics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Science_Tech_Relevance\"><\/span>Science &amp; Tech Relevance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientific innovations such as <strong>high\u2011starch hybrids<\/strong>, <strong>lab\u2011to\u2011land deployment<\/strong>, and <strong>digital agriculture<\/strong> reflect the intersection of <strong>Science &amp; Technology<\/strong> with <strong>green growth<\/strong>, an important domain for upcoming exam questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_Sustainability_Angle\"><\/span>Environmental &amp; Sustainability Angle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The push for sustainable maize cultivation\u2014including <strong>biodegradable alternatives<\/strong>, <strong>eco\u2011friendly farming<\/strong>, and <strong>climate\u2011smart techniques<\/strong>\u2014directly ties into environmental governance and sustainable development topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Roots_and_Evolution_of_Maize_Farming_in_India\"><\/span>Historical Context: Roots and Evolution of Maize Farming in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1990s baseline<\/strong>: India\u2019s maize output was merely <strong>10\u202fmillion tonnes<\/strong>, with about <strong>2\u202ftonnes\/ha yields<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Progress through science<\/strong>: The Green Revolution spread wheat and rice, while maize saw gradual inclusion through hybrid seed introduction and mechanization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shifting focus<\/strong>: In recent years, maize was added to biofuel agendas and livestock feed industries. Government schemes like <strong>MGNREGA-linked maize plantations<\/strong> and ethanol mandates have enhanced its relevance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current acceleration<\/strong>: The 11th summit continues decades of cumulative efforts from research institutions (ICAR\/IIMR), state governments, and private stakeholders to establish maize as a diversified, high-demand crop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9C11th_Maize_Summit%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from \u201c11th Maize Summit\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S. No.<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Production Aim<\/strong>: India targets to raise maize output from ~42\u202fMT to 86\u202fMT by 2047.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Yield Gap<\/strong>: Average yield is 3.7\u202ft\/ha, below global standards and needs enhancement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Lab\u2011to\u2011Land Push<\/strong>: 11,000 scientists deployed to villages under VKS Abhiyan.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>UP Model<\/strong>: UP&#8217;s maize cultivation spans 5.4\u202flakh ha; yields climbing to 34\u201340\u202fq\/ha.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Ethanol Strategy<\/strong>: Maize crucial for E30 blending\u2014annual growth of 8\u20139% required.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">maize production target India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_objective_of_the_11th_India_Maize_Summit_2025\"><\/span>1. What is the objective of the 11th India Maize Summit 2025?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The summit aims to launch a national-level &#8220;Maize Revolution&#8221; to boost maize production, ensure food and energy security, and increase farmers&#8217; income through sustainable practices and value chain development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Who_organized_the_11th_Maize_Summit\"><\/span>2. Who organized the 11th Maize Summit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The summit was jointly organized by <strong>FICCI<\/strong> and the <strong>Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_Indias_current_maize_production_and_what_is_the_target\"><\/span>3. What is India\u2019s current maize production and what is the target?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India currently produces <strong>42 million tonnes<\/strong> of maize and has set a target of <strong>86 million tonnes by 2047<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_significance_of_maize_in_Indias_ethanol_blending_goals\"><\/span>4. What is the significance of maize in India\u2019s ethanol blending goals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maize is projected to be a key feedstock for achieving the <strong>E30 ethanol blending target by 2030<\/strong>, requiring maize output of <strong>65\u201370 million tonnes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_government_initiative_is_helping_take_agricultural_research_to_farmers\"><\/span>5. What government initiative is helping take agricultural research to farmers?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA)<\/strong> has deployed over 11,000 agriculture experts to promote scientific maize cultivation in villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_state_has_become_a_model_for_maize_development\"><\/span>6. Which state has become a model for maize development?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uttar Pradesh<\/strong> has become a leading state under the <strong>Accelerated Maize Development Program<\/strong>, increasing maize yield and promoting maize-based industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_are_some_non-food_uses_of_maize_being_promoted\"><\/span>7. 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