Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses marks first anniversary; ₹11,440 crore outlay to 2030-31
On 11 October 2026 India marked one year of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (launched 11 Oct 2025), with a ₹11,440 crore outlay aiming ~350 lakh tonnes production by 2030-31.
Summary
The government launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses on 11 October 2025; its first anniversary fell on 11 October 2026. Backed by ₹11,440 crore for 2025–26 to 2030–31, the Mission seeks self-sufficiency, lower import dependence and higher farmer incomes. By 2030-31 it targets nearly 350 lakh tonnes production and yield of 1,130 kg per hectare, with focus on Tur, Urad and Masoor. Pulse production in 2025-26 rose to 274.09 lakh tonnes (3rd AE) and import value fell 31.52% to ₹31,793.59 crore.
Key facts
- Launch / anniversary
- Launched 11 Oct 2025; first anniversary 11 Oct 2026
- Outlay
- ₹11,440 crore (2025–26 to 2030–31)
- 2030-31 target
- ~350 lakh tonnes production; yield 1,130 kg/ha
- Focus crops
- Tur, Urad and Masoor
- 2025-26 production
- 274.09 lakh tonnes (3rd Advance Estimates)
- Imports 2025-26
- Declined 31.52% to ₹31,793.59 crore
Practice MCQs 5 questions
In October 2025, the Government of India launched which mission to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses by 2030-31?
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Correct answer: B — Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
What is the financial outlay of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses for 2025–26 to 2030–31?
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Correct answer: C — ₹11,440 crore
Under the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, production by 2030-31 is expected to reach nearly how many lakh tonnes?
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Correct answer: D — 350
Which three pulse crops are the key production focus of the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses?
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Correct answer: A — Tur (Arhar), Urad and Masoor
According to the October 2026 PIB backgrounder, India’s total pulse production in 2025-26 (3rd Advance Estimates) was how many lakh tonnes?
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Correct answer: C — 274.09