Pulses Mission completes one year: targets, MSP and output
Why in the news
The Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses completed one year on 11 October 2026, and PIB released a backgrounder on its progress.
Key facts
- Launch: 11 October 2025, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Outlay: ₹11,440 crore for 2025-26 to 2030-31; aim is self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030-31.
- Targets (2030-31): about 350 lakh tonnes production, yield of 1,130 kg/ha, area raised by 35 lakh ha to 310 lakh ha.
- Focus crops: tur, urad and masoor; cluster approach in 489 districts.
- Processing: 1,000 dal processing units planned, 528 allotted to states/UTs in phase one.
- Seeds: 87.5 lakh free seed kits and 126 lakh quintals of certified seed over six years.
- Procurement: NCCF and NAFED can buy 100% of tur, urad and masur for 2025-26 to 2028-29.
- Trade: imports fell 31.52% to ₹31,793.59 crore in 2025-26; exports rose 13.40% to USD 969.53 million.
Production snapshot
| Indicator | 2024-25 | 2025-26 (3rd AE) |
|---|---|---|
| Production (lakh tonnes) | 256.83 | 274.09 |
| Area (lakh ha) | 277.20 | 286.46 |
| Yield (kg/ha) | 926 | 957 |
MSP per quintal
| Crop | 2024-25 | 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Tur (Arhar) | ₹7,550 | ₹8,450 |
| Urad | ₹7,400 | ₹8,200 |
| Masur (Lentil) | ₹6,700 | ₹7,000 |
About pulses in India
India is the largest producer of pulses in the world. Pulses carry 20-25% protein, which makes them central to nutrition security.
Exam angle
- Outlay ₹11,440 crore; mission period 2025-26 to 2030-31.
- Three focus crops: tur, urad, masoor.
- Procurement agencies: NCCF and NAFED.