A. Sangothari, S. Radhamani, K. Nagarajan Mechanization, millet ,cultivation, technologies 242-248 2 (5) September, 2026 Millets are important crops in dryland agriculture owing to their adaptability to low water availability, high temperature and other adverse climatic conditions. However, many millet production activities still require considerable human effort, especially during crop establishment, weed control, field operations, harvesting and the handling of produce after harvest.