India's Bold Leap: Government Launches 6-Year Pulses Mission for Agricultural Self-Sufficiency

The Indian government has unveiled a transformative six-year mission aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses production, as announced in the Union Budget for 2025-26. This initiative focuses on enhancing the cultivation of key varieties such as tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (yellow lentils). The program will prioritize the development of climate-resilient seeds and ensure remunerative prices for farmers, significantly reducing reliance on imports by 2029. This strategic move is expected to bolster domestic agriculture and improve food security across the nation. 

 

Source: Hindustan Times, Business Standard, CNBC TV18The Indian government has unveiled a transformative six-year mission aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses production, as announced in the Union Budget for 2025-26. This initiative focuses on enhancing the cultivation of key varieties such as tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (yellow lentils). The program will prioritize the development of climate-resilient seeds and ensure remunerative prices for farmers, significantly reducing reliance on imports by 2029. This strategic move is expected to bolster domestic agriculture and improve food security across the nation. 

The Indian government has unveiled a transformative six-year mission aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in pulses production, as announced in the Union Budget for 2025-26. This initiative focuses on enhancing the cultivation of key varieties such as tur (pigeon pea), urad (black gram), and masoor (yellow lentils). The program will prioritize the development of climate-resilient seeds and ensure remunerative prices for farmers, significantly reducing reliance on imports by 2029. This strategic move is expected to bolster domestic agriculture and improve food security across the nation.