Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses:
The roadmap for the Self-Reliance (Aatmanirbharta) in Pulses Mission was finalised at the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP), Amlaha, Sehore district, Madhya Pradesh.
- Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses was launched in October 2025.
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme with an outlay of Rs 11,440 crore, aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses over 2025–26 to 2030–31.
- The mission places specific emphasis on Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor, which are critical for daily consumption but currently face production gaps.
- Pulses are a “nutritional powerhouse,” contributing 20-25% of the total protein intake in Indian diets.
- However, per capita consumption falls short of the recommended 85 grams per day, exacerbating protein-energy malnutrition.
- While domestic production rose by 31% (from 192.6 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 252.38 lakh tonnes in 2024-25), India still imported 47.38 lakh tonnes in 2023-24 to meet demand.
- Reducing imports is vital to conserve foreign exchange and protect farmers from international price volatility.
- The Mission aims to expand pulses cultivation by additional 35 lakh hectares, raising total area to 310 lakh hectares, and boosting production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31.
- It focuses on reducing imports, improving yields, promoting climate-resilient practices, enhancing farmers’ incomes, and ensuring long-term nutritional security.
