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: Prime Minister of India launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–26 to 2030–31) at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi. About Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–26 to 2030–31): What it is? A national mission to achieve complete self-sufficiency in pulses production and reduce import dependence by December 2027. …
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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 …
Topic: Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country Q5. “India’s rising import bill in pulses and edible oils reflects a deeper crisis in crop diversification and farm income sustainability”. Evaluate the underlying structural factors contributing to this crisis. Discuss the major policy deficiencies that have aggravated the situation. Suggest sustainable solutions. (15 …
General Studies-3; Topic: Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Introduction The renewed farmers’ agitation at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana, has reignited the debate on the necessity of a legal guarantee for Minimum …
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Introduction: While the overall budgetary allocation towards the agricultural sector has marginally increased by 4.4% in the Union Budget 2022-23, the rate of increase is lower than the current inflation rate of 5.5%-6%. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) report for 2001 to 2019 shows that, globally, India is …
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