Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) commonly known as ragi, is one of the important millet crops grown for grain and fodder purpose under varied agro-climatic conditions in India. Crop is mainly cultivated in arid and semi-arid dry land conditions under low rainfall area. Ragi is popularly known as a staple food for diabetics due to its low calorific and high calcium, iron and fiber content. Use of Ragi in food lowers cholesterol content in the body and reduces heart related problems. This crop is grown mainly in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Odisha and Bihar states.