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