Nationwide Pulses Self-Sufficiency Mission
launched to boost pulses production in India
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The nationwide Pulse
Self-Reliance Mission launched to boost India’s Pulse Production.
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On 7 February, the
nationwide Pulse Self-Reliance Mission was launched by Union Minister Shivraj
Singh Chouhan at the Food Legumes Research Centre in Sehore district of Madhya
Pradesh.
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A high-level consultation
was organised in which senior leaders including Union Ministers, state Chief
Ministers, and agriculture ministers participated.
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The roadmap for achieving
self-reliance in pulse production was finalised during the consultation.
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A cluster-based
production model has been planned to improve efficiency and scale in pulse
cultivation.
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Seed villages will be
developed to ensure timely availability of quality seeds to farmers.
¨ A proposal to establish 1,000 pulse mills across the country has been included to strengthen processing infrastructure.
¨ Research–farmer linkages are being strengthened to ensure faster transfer of technology and best practices.
