Overview

• The report released on Thursday lays out a multifaceted strategy spanning high-quality seed use, post-harvest loss reduction, FPO strengthening, price support, and integration of pulses into the public distribution system.
• It prioritises 111 high-potential districts with a 'One Block–One Seed Village' cluster model and proposes converting portions of rice-fallow areas, estimating up to 2.85 million tonnes of additional output.
• NITI Aayog projects that full implementation could raise total production by 20.10 million tonnes, with scenario estimates pointing to 30.59 million tonnes by 2030 and 45.79 million tonnes by 2047.
• Recent trade data show 2024–25 pulse imports exceeded 6.5 million tonnes, highlighting the current supply gap despite earlier production gains.
• Short-term market measures remain in place, including MSP procurement, a Price Stabilisation Fund buffer of about 15.75 lakh tonnes, and duty-free imports of tur and urad permitted until March 31, 2026.