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Cabinet approves ₹11,440-cr plan for self-reliance

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October 02, 2025

THE CABINET ON Wednesday approved a 11,440 crore plan to raise domestic production of pulses and reduce reliance on imports, aiming for self-sufficiency in protein-rich staples by 2030-31.

- SANDIP DAS

A centrally sponsored scheme — Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses — willbe operational between 2025-26 and 2030-31.

The mission will be implemented througha cluster-based approach across 416 focused districts.About 1,000 newpack-

aging and processing units will beset up,witha maximum subsidy of Rs 25 lakh available for establishing processing and packaging facilities.

Under the mission, the area under pulses cultivation will be expanded to 31 million hectare (Mha) from currentlevel of 24.2 Mha, while the productivity is expected to rise to 11.3 quintal /hectare from 8.81 quintal/hectare. It would benefit over 20 million farmers.

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