The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' - a landmark initiative aimed at boosting domestic production and achieving self-sufficiency (Aatmanirbharta) in pulses.

The Mission will be implemented over six years, from 2025-26 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore, as per a release by the Cabinet on Wednesday. Pulses hold special importance in India's cropping systems and diets. India is the world's largest producer and consumer of pulses.

With rising incomes and standard of living, pulse consumption has increased. However, domestic production has not kept pace with demand, leading to a 15-20 per cent increase in pulse imports.

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