Govt expands MSP procurement in Chhattisgarh; launches first structured pulse procurement in Bihar

Apr 23, 2026

The government has expanded procurement operations under the PM-AASHA scheme in Chhattisgarh and launched Bihar's first-ever structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses...

"Will protect interests of farmers" says Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan, vows to increase pulse production

Dec 12, 2025

In September, Government think-tank Niti Aayog had recommended strategies and pathways to be adopted by government to make India self-sufficient, (Atmanirbhar) in pulses by...

Niti Aayog recommends strategies to double India's pulses production by 2047 and self-sufficient by 2030

Sep 05, 2025

Government think-tank Niti Aayog has recommended strategies and pathways to be adopted by government to make India self-sufficient, (Atmanirbhar) in pulses by 2030 and...

Budget 2025: Pulses Atmanirbharta mission announced, KCC loan limit raised to Rs 5 lakh

Feb 01, 2025

Aimed at diversifying crops and attaining self reliance or Atmanirbharta, the government is set to launch a six-year pulses mission, with particular focus on...

"Will transform fortunes of farmers": PM Modi launches Rs 35,440-crore farm schemes, criticises previous govt for "lack of vision"

Oct 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched two major agricultural schemes, PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with an...

Cabinet approves Rs 11,440 cr "Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses" from 2025-31

Oct 01, 2025

The Mission will be implemented over six years, from 2025-26 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore.