Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission)
Objective: Achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production, reduce import dependence, and improve farmer incomes. Beneficiaries: Nearly 2 crore pulse farmers across India. Key Features: - Budget: ₹11,440 crore for 6 years (2025-26 to 2030-31) - Focus on three pulses: Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor - Target: expand area to 310 lakh hectares, production 350 lakh tonnes, yield 1130 kg/ha by 2030-31 - Expand area under pulses by additional 35 lakh hectares via rice fallows, intercropping - 88 lakh free seed kits to farmers; 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds - 100% MSP procurement through NAFED and NCCF for 4 years under PM-AASHA - 1,000 processing and packaging units with subsidy up to ₹25 lakh per unit - Seed quality tracked through SATHI portal (seedtrace.gov.in) - Cluster-based approach per NITI Aayog recommendations Eligibility: Pulse-growing farmers across India, especially in rice-fallow areas. Launched: October 11, 2025 at IARI, New Delhi by PM Modi.
- Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with ₹11,440 crore budget for 2025-26 to 2030-31 to achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production
- Focuses on three pulses: Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor with target of 350 lakh tonnes production by 2030-31
- Nearly 2 crore pulse farmers to benefit with 88 lakh free seed kits and 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds
- 100% MSP procurement through NAFED and NCCF for 4 years under PM-AASHA scheme
- 1,000 processing and packaging units with subsidy up to ₹25 lakh per unit to boost value addition
- Target to expand pulse cultivation area to 310 lakh hectares including 35 lakh hectares via rice fallows and intercropping
What is the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses?
A central scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production, reduce import dependence, and improve farmer incomes.
Who is eligible under this mission?
Pulse-growing farmers across India, especially those in rice-fallow areas. Nearly 2 crore pulse farmers are expected to benefit.
What are the key targets by 2030-31?
Area expansion to 310 lakh hectares, production of 350 lakh tonnes, and yield of 1130 kg/ha, with a focus on Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor.
When and where was the mission launched?
It was launched on October 11, 2025 at IARI, New Delhi by PM Modi, with a budget of 11,440 crore for 6 years (2025-26 to 2030-31).
How will procurement and seed quality be managed?
NAFED and NCCF will undertake 100% MSP procurement for 4 years under PM-AASHA, while seed quality is tracked through the SATHI portal (seedtrace.gov.in).
What support is given to processing and seed distribution?
The mission funds 1,000 processing and packaging units with subsidy up to 25 lakh per unit, and provides 88 lakh free seed kits plus 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds.
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