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  • Feb 16, 2024
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GLOBAL MEET URGES INDIA TO AUGMENT PULSES PRODUCTION TO MEET NUTRITIONAL NEEDS

Why in the news?

The Global Pulses Conference, attended by producers, processors, and traders, highlights the imperative for India to boost pulse production to meet its nutritional needs.

Highlights of The Global Pulses Conference:

  • Ministers Munda and Goyal highlight a 60% increase in pulse production from 2014 to 2024.
  • Emphasis on partnership between NAFED and GPC to address global dietary needs.
  • Measures include ensuring attractive returns on investment through Minimum Support Price and aiming for self-sufficiency in pulse crops by 2027.
source:spatialias
India’s Pulses Production:

●   India leads in pulses production, accounting for 25% of global output, consumption (27%), and imports (14%).

●   Major pulses-producing states include Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka.

●   Both Kharif and Rabi seasons contribute to pulse cultivation, with Rabi pulses comprising over 60% of total production.

World Pulses Day:

Designated by the UN General Assembly on 10th February to acknowledge the significance of pulse crops like chickpeas, dry beans, and lentils globally.