Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

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Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.

About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

• It is aimed at boosting domestic production and achieving self-sufficiency (Aatmanirbharta) in pulses.
• Time Period: The Mission will be implemented over a six-year period, from 2025-26 to 2030-31.

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Key Features of Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

• Comprehensive strategy: The mission covers research, seed systems, area expansion, procurement, and price stability.
• Focus on quality seeds: It focuses on developing and disseminating the latest varieties of pulses which are high in productivity, pest-resistant and climate-resilient. Multi-location trials will be carried out in major pulse-growing states to ensure regional suitability.
• Seed Production: To ensure availability of premium quality seeds, states will prepare five-year rolling seed production plans.
  • The breeder seed production will be supervised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
  • Foundation and certified seed production will be done by state and central level agencies, and closely tracked through the Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory (SATHI) portal.
• Capacity building: Structured training programmes for farmers and seed growers to promote sustainable techniques and modern technologies.
• Post-harvest infrastructure:  To strengthen markets and value chains, the Mission will help develop 1000 processing units, thereby reducing crop losses, improving value addition.
  • A maximum subsidy of Rs. 25 lakhs will be available for setting up of processing, packaging units.
• Cluster-Based Approach: Tailoring interventions to the specific needs of each cluster to enhance productivity, and promote geographic diversification of pulse production.
• Procurement: Assured maximum procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor under Price Support Scheme (PSS) of PM-AASHA.
  • NAFED and NCCF will undertake 100% procurement in participating states for the next four years from farmers who register with these agencies and enter into agreements. 
• Additionally, to safeguard farmer confidence, the Mission will establish a mechanism for monitoring global pulse prices.

Source: PIB