Niti Aayog has released a new roadmap to make India self-sufficient in pulses by 2030 and double production by 2047. The plan combines tech, climate strategies, and regional interventions to boost supply and reduce import dependency.
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- Goal: Self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030, double output by 2047
- Current output (2022): 26.06 MT; Target: 51.57 MT by 2047
- Projected surplus: 3.79 MT by 2030, 16.48 MT by 2047
- “One Block, One Seed Village” model in 111 high-potential districts
- Focus on community seed banks, treatment kits, crop-specific clusters
- Tech for local agro-climatic zones: high-yield seeds, precision tools
- Push for drought-resistant varieties, pest control, and soil health
- Real-time data, AI, satellite tracking for smart decisions
- Promotes pulse-based nutrition in school meals, PDS, and campaigns
- Plan aims to boost exports, reduce imports, and raise farmer income




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