Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Dalhan Aatmanirbharata Mission)
**Objective:** Achieve self-sufficiency in pulses by boosting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and improving farmer incomes. **Budget:** ₹11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31. **Beneficiaries:** ~2 crore pulse farmers across India. **Focus Crops:** Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor. **Key Features:** - Production target: 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31 (from 252 lakh tonnes) - Area expansion: 310 lakh hectares (additional 35 lakh hectares via rice fallows, intercropping) - Yield target: 1,130 kg/ha - 88 lakh free seed kits + 126 lakh quintals certified seeds via SATHI portal - 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, Masoor at MSP for 4 years under PM-AASHA (NAFED/NCCF) - 1,000 processing/packaging units with subsidy up to ₹25 lakh each **Eligibility:** Registered pulse farmers; procurement via PM-AASHA in participating states.
- Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with ₹11,440 crore budget for 2025-26 to 2030-31 to reduce import dependence
- Targets production of 350 lakh tonnes from 252 lakh tonnes and area expansion to 310 lakh hectares by 2030-31
- Approximately 2 crore pulse farmers to benefit across India with focus on Tur, Urad, and Masoor
- 88 lakh free seed kits and 126 lakh quintals certified seeds distributed via SATHI portal
- 100% procurement at MSP for Tur, Urad, and Masoor for 4 years under PM-AASHA through NAFED and NCCF
- 1,000 processing and packaging units with subsidy up to ₹25 lakh each for value addition
What is the objective of the Dalhan Aatmanirbharata Mission?
To achieve self-sufficiency in pulses by boosting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and improving farmer incomes under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
Which crops are the focus of this mission?
The mission focuses on three pulses: Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor, benefiting nearly 2 crore pulse farmers across India.
What is the production target under the mission?
The production target is 350 lakh tonnes by 2030-31, up from 252 lakh tonnes, with area expansion to 310 lakh hectares and yield of 1,130 kg/ha.
What support is provided to farmers for seeds?
Farmers will receive 88 lakh free seed kits plus 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds distributed via the SATHI portal.
How will pulses be procured under PM-AASHA?
NAFED and NCCF will undertake 100% procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor at MSP for 4 years under PM-AASHA in participating states.
What is the budget and support for processing units?
The mission has a budget of 11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31 and funds 1,000 processing or packaging units with subsidy up to 25 lakh each.
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