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The Mission also seeks to expand the area under pulses by an additional 35 lakh hectares by targeting rice fallow areas and other diversifiable lands, supported by promoting intercropping and crop diversification. For this, 88 lakh seed kits will be distributed free of cost to the farmers.Capacity building of farmers and seed growers will be taken up through structured training programmes to promote sustainable techniques and modern technologies.To strengthen markets and value chains, the Mission will help develop post-harvest infrastructure, including 1000 processing units, thereby reducing crop losses, improving value addition, and increasing farmer incomes.

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A maximum subsidy of Rs. 25 lakhs will be available for setting up processing and packaging units‘The Mission will adopta cluster-based approach, tailoring interventions to the specific needs of each cluster. This will enable more effective allocation of resources, enhance productivity, and promote geographic diversification of pulse production.A major feature of the Mission will be to ensure maximum procurement of Tur, Urad, and