Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a record 36 per cent rise in pulses production in 2023-24 compared to 2016-17, rising from 2.394 million metric tonnes to 3.255 million metric tonnes.
To further increase the area under pulse cultivation and improve per hectare yield, the Yogi government is providing comprehensive assistance to farmers with the support of the central government, a government spokesperson said.
Furthermore, the yogi government has prepared an action plan focusing on tur, urd and moong to boost pulses production in the state. As part of this initiative, crop demonstrations will be carried out on 27,200 hectares under the National Food Security Mission Plan.
In addition, targets have been set to distribute 31,553 quintals of seeds and produce 27,356 quintals of certified seeds under the National Pulses Food Security Mission Plan.
Fourteen seed centers have also been established to produce 21,000 quintals of seeds, strengthening the system.
Like last year, mini kits of other pulses such as moong and urd will also be distributed to farmers. The government has reiterated its commitment to purchase pulses from farmers at the MSP and set the MSP for these crops higher than other crops.
The government's strategy includes developing model pulse villages in the strategically important districts of Bundelkhand, which are famous for their pulses production. These districts include Banda, Mahoba, Jalaun, Chitrakoot and Lalitpur.
It should be noted that Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in India. However, the State currently produces only half of its consumption needs.
The strategy aims to increase the yield per hectare from 14 to 16 quintals within the stipulated time frame, with the aim of achieving a total yield of 3 million tons.
In addition, approximately 175,000 hectares of legume crops are planned.
To achieve this, the government will provide seeds of improved, high-yielding varieties of traditional pulses, with demonstrations by progressive farmers.
A large number of free mini seed kits will also be distributed to farmers, a process that is already underway. Additionally, the focus will be on crops such as moong and urad, which have shorter ripening periods. Mixed crops of these legumes will also be promoted.
The government is now placing significant emphasis on nutritional security, a step beyond mere food security.
In this initiative, legumes will be essential. Legumes, being the main source of protein for the general population, especially vegetarians, are of utmost importance.
As a crucial source of protein, legumes are indispensable for the health of the general population, particularly the poor.
Additionally, legumes, with their nitrogen-fixing properties, are beneficial for soil health.
To further increase the area under pulse cultivation and improve per hectare yield, the Yogi government is providing comprehensive assistance to farmers with the support of the central government, a government spokesperson said.
Furthermore, the yogi government has prepared an action plan focusing on tur, urd and moong to boost pulses production in the state. As part of this initiative, crop demonstrations will be carried out on 27,200 hectares under the National Food Security Mission Plan.
In addition, targets have been set to distribute 31,553 quintals of seeds and produce 27,356 quintals of certified seeds under the National Pulses Food Security Mission Plan.
Fourteen seed centers have also been established to produce 21,000 quintals of seeds, strengthening the system.
Like last year, mini kits of other pulses such as moong and urd will also be distributed to farmers. The government has reiterated its commitment to purchase pulses from farmers at the MSP and set the MSP for these crops higher than other crops.
The government's strategy includes developing model pulse villages in the strategically important districts of Bundelkhand, which are famous for their pulses production. These districts include Banda, Mahoba, Jalaun, Chitrakoot and Lalitpur.
It should be noted that Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer and consumer of pulses in India. However, the State currently produces only half of its consumption needs.
The strategy aims to increase the yield per hectare from 14 to 16 quintals within the stipulated time frame, with the aim of achieving a total yield of 3 million tons.
In addition, approximately 175,000 hectares of legume crops are planned.
To achieve this, the government will provide seeds of improved, high-yielding varieties of traditional pulses, with demonstrations by progressive farmers.
A large number of free mini seed kits will also be distributed to farmers, a process that is already underway. Additionally, the focus will be on crops such as moong and urad, which have shorter ripening periods. Mixed crops of these legumes will also be promoted.
The government is now placing significant emphasis on nutritional security, a step beyond mere food security.
In this initiative, legumes will be essential. Legumes, being the main source of protein for the general population, especially vegetarians, are of utmost importance.
As a crucial source of protein, legumes are indispensable for the health of the general population, particularly the poor.
Additionally, legumes, with their nitrogen-fixing properties, are beneficial for soil health.