National Pulses Mission : Approved
The Union Cabinet approved the National Pulses Mission (2025–31) with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore to boost pulse production and reduce import dependency.
- It is a six-year central programme (2025–31) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
- Designed to achieve Aatmanirbharta in pulses, ensuring food and nutritional security.
- Aim is to Raise domestic pulse production from 242 lakh tonnes (2024–25) to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31.
- Nodal Ministry: Union Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare.
- Term: 2025–26 to 2030–31 (six years).
- Budget allocation: ₹11,440 crore.
- Key Features:
- Expand area to 310 lakh hectares, with yield target of 1,130 kg/ha.
- Distribution of 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds and 88 lakh free seed kits; monitored through SATHI portal.
- 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor at MSP for four years.
- 1,000 post-harvest processing units with subsidy up to ₹25 lakh each.
- Multi-location trials for climate-resilient and pest-resistant pulse varieties.
- Capacity-building programmes for adoption of modern techniques.
