India Launches Mission for Pulses Self-Sufficiency

The Indian government has started a big plan called the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses.

They want to grow more pulses, like lentils and beans, so India doesn't have to buy them from other countries.

Right now, India grows about 25 million tonnes of pulses but needs to grow 35 million tonnes by 2030.

The government will give farmers special seeds and help set up places to pack and process pulses.

This is important because pulses are good for health and the soil, but farmers haven't been growing enough because they don't make much money from them.

The government hopes this plan will make pulses more profitable and encourage farmers to grow more.