This document discusses finger millet, a nutritious cereal grain grown in India. It provides information on finger millet's health benefits and functional properties. Consumption and production trends in India are presented, showing a decline in area and consumption but increased yields. Processing technologies and value-added products made from finger millet are described. Reasons for gaps in commercializing finger millet are explored, including a lack of awareness of its nutrition. Key government programs to promote millet production and consumption are also summarized.