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National Pulses Mission 2025–31: Targets and Support

3 October 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALNational PulsesMission 2025–31:Targets andSupport3 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A six-year mission approved in October 2025 targets self-reliance in pulses and fewer imports.

Key facts

  • Nodal ministry: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare; goal Aatmanirbharta in pulses.
  • Other targets: 310 lakh hectares area, 1,130 kg/ha yield, imports cut by 15–20%.
  • Seeds: 126 lakh quintals certified, 88 lakh free kits, tracked on the SATHI portal.
  • Processing: 1,000 post-harvest units, subsidy up to ₹25 lakh each.
  • Also: climate-resilient variety trials and farmer training.

Exam angle

  • Portal for seed tracking: SATHI.
  • 100% MSP procurement covers Tur, Urad and Masoor.

Test yourself

1. What is the total outlay of the National Pulses Mission 2025–31?

The mission has a budget of ₹11,440 crore.

2. Under the National Pulses Mission, which portal tracks seed distribution?

Seed distribution is tracked through the SATHI digital portal.

3. The National Pulses Mission promises full MSP procurement for four years of which pulses?

Tur (Arhar), Urad and Masoor will be fully procured at MSP.

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