Published: 12 October 2025Economy
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: ₹11,440 Crore for Pulse Self-Sufficiency
The government launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31, alongside PMDDKY. India is the world's largest producer, consumer, and importer of pulses, with annual production of approximately 27 million tonnes against a demand of 30 million tonnes.
The mission targets making India self-sufficient in key pulses — tur (arhar), urad, and masoor — by promoting high-yield varieties, providing quality seeds, and expanding pulse cultivation in rain-fed and semi-arid regions. Rajasthan, one of the largest moong and moth (matki) producing states, will benefit from enhanced procurement and MSP coverage under the mission. Barmer, Jalore, Nagaur, and Jodhpur districts are major pulse-growing areas.
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What is Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses and what is its budget?
**Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses** is a ₹11,440 crore government scheme aimed at making India **self-sufficient in pulse production** by 2030-31. The mission focuses on **increasing productivity of tur, urad, and masoor dal through high-yielding varieties, micro-irrigation, and farmer support programs**.
Why is India not self-sufficient in pulses and what is the current import situation?
India imports **over 2-3 million tonnes of pulses annually**, primarily from **Canada (lentils/masoor), Australia (chickpeas/chana), and Myanmar (urad dal)**, at a cost of over ₹10,000-15,000 crore per year. The **dependency is driven by yield gaps, fragmented small-holder farming, and price volatility** that discourages farmers from growing pulses.
Which pulses does the Aatmanirbharta Mission focus on and why are they important?
The mission focuses on **tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), masoor (lentil), moong (green gram), and chana (chickpea)** — India's five major pulse crops. Pulses are critical for **food security, protein nutrition (especially for vegetarians), soil health through nitrogen fixation**, and farmer income diversification.
What are the key interventions under Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses ₹11440 crore?
The ₹11,440 crore Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses includes **distribution of high-yielding and disease-resistant seed varieties, Minimum Support Price (MSP) assurance, procurement through NAFED and NCCF, micro-irrigation support, and crop insurance coverage** for pulse farmers across key growing states.
Which ministry oversees the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses and what is the 2027 target?
The **Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare** oversees the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses. The **target is to increase domestic pulse production to 29-30 million tonnes by 2027** (from approximately 23-24 million tonnes currently), eliminating the need for large-scale imports.
