India, Oct. 11 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Six-year plan to make India self-reliant in pulses by 2030-31
From Import Dependence to Self-Sufficiency
India is the world's largest producer of pulses, a globally important, protein-rich food crop. Pulses contain 20-25% protein, more than double that of wheat and nearly three times that of rice. Pulses contribute significantly to India's agricultural exports and remain a vital part of Indian diets, ensuring nutritional security. Recognising this importance, the government launched the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' on October 11, 2025. As the nation observes the first anniversary of the Mission's launch on October 11, this landmark initiative continues its momentum, backed by a financial allocation of Rs.11,440 crore spanning 2025-26 to 2030-31. The Mission seeks to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses production. It focuses on boosting domestic production, reducing import dependence, and enhancing farmers' income through a comprehensive value-chain approach.
A Mission with a Clear Target
Under the Mission, by 2030-31, production is expected to reach nearly 350 lakh tonnes, with yield rising to 1,130 kg per hectare. Key strategic measures driving these targets include:
India's Pulse Powerhouse
India's pulse sector showed strong growth in domestic production, farming area, and crop yield during 2025-26. Steady agricultural progress and strong local output continue to strengthen the nation's pulse economy.
Rising MSP, Assured Procurement
The government continues to strengthen price security for pulse farmers through substantial increases in Minimum Support Prices. Higher support prices ensure fair returns and incentivize increased domestic production of key pulse crops.
Under the Mission, National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India Limited (NCCF) and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Limited (NAFED) are authorized to procure 100% of Tur, Masur, and Urad for a period of four years (2025-26 to 2028-29). As of June 17, 2026, key achievements from the NCCF Pulses Procurement Dashboard include:
Mission's Key Early Progress
The Mission's early progress reflects steady momentum in building infrastructure and expanding farmer support. Key achievements so far include:
Digital Monitoring & Seed Traceability
The government leverages advanced digital platforms to ensure seamless monitoring, real-time oversight, and targeted execution across all levels:
Sowing Today, Securing Tomorrow
The early momentum indicates that the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses is successfully bridging policy intent and ground-level execution. Guaranteed price support has restored grower confidence, while digital platforms like SATHI and e-Samriddhi ensure full supply chain transparency. As India moves toward its 2030-31 production target of 350 lakh tonnes, this integrated value-chain framework promises not only long-term national protein security and foreign exchange savings, but also a replicable model for self-sufficiency across the broader agricultural economy.
References
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2177847®48&lang2
https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-09/Strategies-and-Pathways-for-Accelerating-Growth-in-Pulses-towards-the-Goal-of-Atmanirbharta.pdf
https://www.ibef.org/news/union-cabinet-approves-mission-for-aatmanirbharta-in-pulses-with-rs-11-440-crore-us-1-24-billion-outlay-to-achieve-self-sufficiency-by-2030-31
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2284230®48&lang1
https://upag.gov.in/dash-reports/progressivecropareasown
https://apeda.gov.in/Pulses
https://pulsesmission.da.gov.in/pulseswebinar.aspx
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID2239790®48&lang2
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/union-cabinet-approves-mission-for-aatmanirbharta-in-pulses-for-2025-26-to-2030-31/
PIB Backgrounders
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressNoteDetails.aspx?NoteId155497&ModuleId3®48&lang1
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