The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is a landmark initiative approved by the Union Cabinet and launched by the Government of India with the goal of achieving self-sufficiency in pulse production by 2030-31. It was announced in the FY 2025-26 Budget with a financial outlay of ₹11,440 crore and will be implemented over six years from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
Key Objectives and Focus Areas

• To increase pulse production by 45%, from 242 lakh metric tonnes in 2023-24 to 350 lakh metric tonnes by 2030-31.
• To expand the area under pulse cultivation by 13%, from 275 lakh hectares to 310 lakh hectares.
• To improve yield by 28%, from 881 kg/ha to 1,130 kg/ha.
• Development and promotion of climate-resilient, high-protein pulse varieties through research and multi-location trials for regional suitability.
• Strengthening seed systems with the production and distribution of high-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient seeds.
• Enhancing post-harvest storage and management to reduce losses.
• Ensuring fair and remunerative prices for pulse farmers to incentivize production.
• Focus on sustainable growth, diversified cropping patterns, and empowering farmers with advanced technologies.

Strategic Importance
India is the largest producer and consumer of pulses globally, but domestic production has not kept pace with rising demand, leading to a 15-20% increase in imports. The Mission aims to reduce dependency on imports by maximizing production and increasing farmers' income sustainably.
Implementation Highlights

• Expansion of pulses cultivation into rice fallows and other suitable lands.
• Promotion of intercropping and crop diversification.
• Production and free distribution of seed kits to farmers.
• Adoption of climate adaptation measures and data-led monitoring systems to support decision-making.
• The mission aligns with Vision 2047 for sustainable agricultural growth.

This initiative represents a comprehensive approach to ensuring pulse self-reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in India, addressing production, technology, supply chain, and economic incentives comprehensively.

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