Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

On 1st October 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic production and achieving self-sufficiency (Aatmanirbharta) in pulses.

Key Features of the Mission

  • Time-Period: From 2025-26 to 2030-31.
  • Focus Crops: Tur, urad and masur.
  • Expansion of Production and Area: The Mission aims to increase pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31, up from 242 lakh tonnes in 2023-24.
    • Cultivation area will be expanded to 310 lakh hectares (from 242 lakh hectares), with productivity targeted at 1,130 kg/ha (from 881 kg/ha).
  • Assured Procurement and Price Support: Procurement of tur, urad and masur will be ....
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