Union Cabinet Launches Six-Year Pulses Mission

On 1st October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved a six-year central scheme, the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses,” with a financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore, aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses production from 2025-26 to 2030-31.

Key Points

Mission Objective: The scheme aims to increase pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-32 from 242 lakh tonnes achieved in 2023-24, focusing on tur, urad, and masur.
Expansion of Cultivation Area: The area under pulses cultivation will be expanded to 310 lakh hectares from 242 lakh hectares, with a yield target of 1,130 kg per hectare from the current 881 kg per hectare.
Assured Procurement: Government agencies NAFED and NCCF will undertake 100% procurement of tur, urad, and masur from registered farmers under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) of PM-AASHA for the next four years.
Cluster-Based Implementation: The mission will be executed across 416 focused districts using a cluster-based approach to optimize production and support systems.
Seed Distribution: A total of 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds will be distributed to farmers covering 370 lakh hectares, with an additional 88 lakh seed kits provided free of cost to promote area expansion and intercropping.
Capacity Building and Training: Farmers and seed growers will undergo structured training programmes to adopt modern technologies, sustainable techniques, and climate-resilient practices.