Dibyakanta Seth

1 Introduction The steady increase in the global population anticipated to rise to roughly 9.7 billion in 2050, with estimates suggesting a maximum of around 10.4 billion toward the 2080's and will intensify food demand, especially globally (Cerro et al. 2025). The global demand for protein, driven by both human consumption and livestock feed requirements, is projected to increase substantially in the coming decades.

ABSTRACT Millet-based entrepreneurship is emerging as a transformative avenue for both individual empowerment and broader community development. In an era marked by evolving agricultural challenges and the quest for diversified income streams, tribal women milletpreneurs are harnessing traditional wisdom and innovative practices to secure their livelihoods. The study aims to explore the barriers faced by tribal women milletpreneurs from Odisha, India, in millet-based entrepreneurial activities.