Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025-31)
Objective: Achieve self-sufficiency in pulses by boosting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and improving farmer income. Budget: ₹11,440 crore for 6 years (2025-26 to 2030-31). Cabinet approved: October 1, 2025. Launched by PM: October 11, 2025 at IARI, New Delhi. Key Targets (by 2030-31): - Production: 350 lakh MT (from 242 lakh MT in 2023-24) - Area: 310 lakh hectares - Yield: 1,130 kg/hectare Key Features: - 126 lakh quintals certified seeds across 370 lakh hectares - 88 lakh free seed kits to farmers - 1,000 new processing units (subsidy up to ₹25 lakh each) - NAFED and NCCF to undertake 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, Masoor for 4 years - Additional 35 lakh hectares under pulse cultivation (rice fallow lands) Beneficiaries: Approximately 2 crore farmers Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
- Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses aims for self-sufficiency with budget of ₹11,440 crore for 6 years (2025-26 to 2030-31), approved October 1, 2025 and launched by PM on October 11, 2025.
- Production target: 350 lakh MT by 2030-31 (from 242 lakh MT in 2023-24), covering 310 lakh hectares with yield target of 1,130 kg/hectare.
- 126 lakh quintals certified seeds across 370 lakh hectares and 88 lakh free seed kits to farmers; 1,000 new processing units with subsidy up to ₹25 lakh each.
- NAFED and NCCF to undertake 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor for 4 years; additional 35 lakh hectares under pulse cultivation from rice fallow lands.
- Benefits approximately 2 crore farmers; implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
What is the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025-31)?
It is a central scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses by boosting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and improving farmer income.
What is the budget and duration of the mission?
The mission has a budget of 11,440 crore for 6 years, covering the period 2025-26 to 2030-31.
What are the key production targets by 2030-31?
Production is targeted at 350 lakh MT (up from 242 lakh MT in 2023-24), with area expansion to 310 lakh hectares and yield of 1,130 kg/hectare.
When was the mission launched and by whom?
The Cabinet approved it on October 1, 2025, and it was launched by PM on October 11, 2025 at IARI, New Delhi.
How many farmers will benefit from this mission?
Approximately 2 crore farmers will benefit. The mission also provides 88 lakh free seed kits and sets up 1,000 new processing units with subsidy up to 25 lakh each.
Which agencies will handle pulse procurement under the mission?
NAFED and NCCF will undertake 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor for 4 years under the mission.
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