Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses 2025-31: ₹11,440 Crore Plan
Why in the news
The mission aims to cut imports from countries like Myanmar and Canada and raise farmer incomes; Union Budget 2024-25 first announced it.
Mission snapshot
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | Six years, 2025-26 to 2030-31 |
| Budget | ₹11,440 crore |
| Targets | 45% rise in production; 13% expansion in area |
| Focus crops | Tur, Urad, Masoor (34% of pulse area) |
| Demonstration support | ₹10,000 per ha for Front Line Demonstrations |
Implementation
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare with NAFED, NCCF and states.
- Cluster approach: district clusters of 10+ hectares (2 hectares in hills).
- Covers the North-East, rainfed areas and rice-fallow zones too.
Other features
- Climate-resilient seeds, protein enrichment and post-harvest storage.
- Aadhaar-based biometric or face authentication for registration and procurement.
- Tied to PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and the Aspirational Districts Programme.
Exam angle
- Duration: 2025-26 to 2030-31.
- Procurement scheme: PM-AASHA.
- Agencies: NAFED and NCCF.