Directorate of Pulses Development

Technology Mission
(Draft Document on Xth Plan Strategy for Pulses)

Vision

Attaining self reliance in pulses for household nutritional security and sustainability of the production system.

Mission Statement

  • To increase
    Pulse production from 131.4 lakh tonnes to 162 lakh tones
    Productivity from 594 kg/ha to 702 kg/ha
    Per capita availability of pulses from 32 g to 40 g per day at affordable price