Source: IE Context: The Government of India has launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) to boost domestic pulses production, enhance farmer income, and reduce dependence on imports. About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: What it is? A national initiative to make India self-reliant in pulse production by increasing domestic output, improving productivity, and …
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. Explain the key objectives and components of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31). Analyse how it aims to enhance yield, area, and productivity. Evaluate its potential to reduce India’s import dependence. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question: India’s …
Source: PIB Context: The Union Cabinet approved the National Pulses Mission (2025–31) with an outlay of ₹11,440 crore to boost pulse production and reduce import dependency. About National Pulses Mission: What it is? A six-year central programme (2025–31) under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Designed to achieve Aatmanirbharta in pulses, ensuring food and …
Source: PIB Context: Starting from August 15, the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) will be selling tomatoes at a retail price of Rs. 50 per kg. Why the step? NCCF and NAFED had taken steps to procure tomatoes from mandis (wholesale markets) in …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: DTE Context: The Indian government has begun monitoring the stock levels of pulses in the country amidst concerns of a possible decrease in yield due to heavy rain and hailstorms in late March and early April. The total production of pulses in 2021-22 was 27.3 million tonnes and this year’s …
