Archive · 2 Oct 2025
India Approves Pulses Mission and Hikes Rabi Crop MSPs
The Indian government has approved a new plan to grow more lentils and beans (pulses) within the country.
This program will cost about ₹11,440 crore over five years, starting in 2025.
The goal is to increase how much land is used for growing pulses and to produce 35 million tonnes by 2030-31.
The government is also raising the prices it will pay farmers for certain crops like wheat, barley, gram (chana), lentil (masur), mustard, and safflower.
This is meant to encourage farmers and ensure they get fair prices for their harvests.
Government agencies will buy pulses directly from farmers, and new processing units will be set up with subsidies to improve production and prices.
The Cabinet approved the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with an investment of ₹11,440 crore.
The mission aims to increase pulse production to 35 million tonnes by 2030-31.
Minimum Support Prices (MSPs) for Rabi crops, including wheat, chana, and mustard, have been increased.
The government will procure 29.7 million tonnes of Rabi crops at an estimated cost of ₹84,263 crore.
The mission will be implemented across 416 focused districts with new processing units.
- Who
- The Cabinet
- What
- Approved Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses and announced MSP hikes for Rabi crops
- When
- October 1, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To boost pulse production and support farmers.
Farmer Leader's Concerns
Government Actions
Profitability of Pulses
Farmer Leader's Concerns
Pulses returns are less profitable than wheat or rice, leading to production stagnation.
Government Actions
The government has increased MSPs and offers subsidies to support pulse production.
Import Dependency
Farmer Leader's Concerns
Unrestricted import of pulses depresses domestic prices.
Government Actions
The government aims to reduce import dependency through increased domestic production.
- Mission Name
- Aatmanirbharta in Pulses
- Financial Outlay
- ₹11,440 crore
- Implementation Period
- 2025-26 to 2030-31
- Pulses Production Target (2030-31)
- 35 million tonnes
- Area Under Pulses Expansion
- 310 lakh hectares
- Wheat MSP Increase
- 6.6%
- Chana MSP Increase
- 4%
Sources
India achieves record foodgrain production of 353.96 million tonnes in 2024-25
Cabinet okays mission for Aatmanirbharta in pulses with Rs 11,440 crore investment
Union Cabinet Approves Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses for 2025-26 to 2030-31
Winter crops’ MSPs hiked 4-10%, self sufficiency mission on pulses approved
PM Modi-Led Union Cabinet Approves ₹11,440 Crore Mission To Achieve Self-Sufficiency In Pulses
