Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–26 to 2030–31)
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: Prime Minister of India launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–26 to 2030–31) at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi.
About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–26 to 2030–31):
• What it is? A national mission to achieve complete self-sufficiency in pulses production and reduce import dependence by December 2027. Officially known as the Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission, it integrates production, procurement, processing, and marketing strategies to enhance farmers’ income and ensure nutritional security.
• A national mission to achieve complete self-sufficiency in pulses production and reduce import dependence by December 2027.
• Officially known as the Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission, it integrates production, procurement, processing, and marketing strategies to enhance farmers’ income and ensure nutritional security.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.
• Implementation Partners: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) NAFED & NCCF (for procurement) NITI Aayog (policy & cluster recommendations) National Informatics Centre (NIC) (for digital monitoring via SATHI Portal).
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
• NAFED & NCCF (for procurement)
• NITI Aayog (policy & cluster recommendations)
• National Informatics Centre (NIC) (for digital monitoring via SATHI Portal).
• Implementation Period: 2025–26 to 2030–31
• Total Outlay: ₹11,440 crore
• Aim and Objectives: Self-Reliance Goal: Scale up pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31. Area Expansion: Expand cultivation to 310 lakh hectares, including 35 lakh ha of rice fallows. Procurement Assurance: Ensure 100% MSP procurement for Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor for four years. Seed Support: Distribute 88 lakh free seed kits and 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds. Farmer Empowerment: Benefit nearly 2 crore farmers through assured prices and value-chain integration.
• Self-Reliance Goal: Scale up pulses production to 350 lakh tonnes by 2030–31.
• Area Expansion: Expand cultivation to 310 lakh hectares, including 35 lakh ha of rice fallows.
• Procurement Assurance: Ensure 100% MSP procurement for Tur (Arhar), Urad, and Masoor for four years.
• Seed Support: Distribute 88 lakh free seed kits and 126 lakh quintals of certified seeds.
• Farmer Empowerment: Benefit nearly 2 crore farmers through assured prices and value-chain integration.
• Key Features: Technology & Seeds: Launch of SATHI (Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory) portal for seed lifecycle monitoring. Development of high-yielding, pest-resistant, climate-resilient varieties by ICAR. Value Chain & Processing: Establishment of 1,000 processing and packaging units, with ₹25 lakh subsidy per unit to promote value addition and rural employment. Institutional Mechanism: State-specific rolling five-year seed production plans under ICAR supervision. Integration with PM-AASHA for assured procurement and farmer price stability. Cluster-Based Approach: Implementation on “One Block – One Seed Village” model as per NITI Aayog’s recommendation. Focus on FPO-led clusters for efficient production and distribution. Nutrition & Welfare Integration: Inclusion of pulses in PDS, ICDS, and Mid-Day Meal schemes to improve protein intake.
• Technology & Seeds: Launch of SATHI (Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory) portal for seed lifecycle monitoring. Development of high-yielding, pest-resistant, climate-resilient varieties by ICAR.
• Launch of SATHI (Seed Authentication, Traceability & Holistic Inventory) portal for seed lifecycle monitoring.
• Development of high-yielding, pest-resistant, climate-resilient varieties by ICAR.
• Value Chain & Processing: Establishment of 1,000 processing and packaging units, with ₹25 lakh subsidy per unit to promote value addition and rural employment.
• Institutional Mechanism: State-specific rolling five-year seed production plans under ICAR supervision. Integration with PM-AASHA for assured procurement and farmer price stability.
• State-specific rolling five-year seed production plans under ICAR supervision.
• Integration with PM-AASHA for assured procurement and farmer price stability.
• Cluster-Based Approach: Implementation on “One Block – One Seed Village” model as per NITI Aayog’s recommendation. Focus on FPO-led clusters for efficient production and distribution.
• Implementation on “One Block – One Seed Village” model as per NITI Aayog’s recommendation.
• Focus on FPO-led clusters for efficient production and distribution.
• Nutrition & Welfare Integration: Inclusion of pulses in PDS, ICDS, and Mid-Day Meal schemes to improve protein intake.