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Shivraj Chouhan Chairs National Pulses Meet in MP to Boost Self-Reliance

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will chair a National Pulses Conference in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as special guest. The conference aims to accelerate India's self-reliance in pulses under the National Mission, focusing on production, seed quality, and farmer income. Key events include the inauguration of new research facilities, the launch of a digital Pulses Mission portal, and the distribution of improved seed varieties. The initiative targets complete self-sufficiency in pulses by 2027 through a collaborative action plan between central and state governments.

Key Points: National Pulses Conference in Sehore for Atmanirbhar Bharat

  • Boost pulses production & productivity
  • Launch Pulses Mission portal
  • Inaugurate new research labs
  • Distribute high-yield seeds to farmers
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to convene national seminar on pulses in MP's Sehore tomorrow

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chairs National Pulses Conference in Sehore, focusing on self-sufficiency, farmer income, and new research facilities.

"aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in pulses - Officials"

Bhopal, Feb 6

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will chair the National Pulses Conference at the Food Legumes Research Platform in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district of Amlaha, aimed at accelerating India's push towards 'self-reliance' in pulses.

The day-long event, scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, will be attended by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav as the special guest.

Agriculture Ministers from major pulses-producing states, including Odisha, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, have confirmed their participation.

The conference will focus on the "National Mission for Pulses Self-Reliance", with detailed deliberations on increasing production and productivity, improving seed quality, value addition in pulses and enhancing farmers' income.

"Participants will include scientists from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), farmers, farmer producer organisations, seed producers, policymakers and industry representatives," officials said.

During the programme, Union Minister Chouhan and Chief Minister Yadav will jointly inaugurate state-of-the-art research laboratories and training facilities at FLRP, a premier centre dedicated to pulses research.

Union Minister Chouhan will also inspect ongoing field trials and interact directly with farmers to understand ground-level challenges.

A key highlight will be the launch of the dedicated "Pulses Mission portal", which will serve as a digital platform for real-time monitoring of production, procurement and distribution under the mission.

Improved high-yielding varieties of pigeon pea, chickpea, lentil and other pulses developed by ICAR institutes will be formally released and distributed to progressive farmers during the event.

Speaking ahead of the conference, officials said the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in pulses, prosperous farmers and a protein-secure nation.

India currently imports a significant quantity of pulses despite being the largest producer globally, and the mission targets complete self-sufficiency by 2027 through area expansion, productivity enhancement and better price realisation for farmers.

The Sehore conference is expected to finalise a time-bound action plan involving Central and state governments to achieve these ambitious targets.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see focus on improving seed quality and high-yielding varieties. My uncle is a farmer in MP, and the biggest issue is getting good seeds at the right time. If this portal helps with that and ensures fair procurement, it will make a real difference. 🤞
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Michael C
As someone working in agri-tech, the digital portal for monitoring is a smart move. Real-time data can help prevent price crashes and ensure supply meets demand. The key will be getting small farmers onboard with the technology.
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Siddharth J
Self-reliance in pulses by 2027 is an ambitious target. While I appreciate the intent, we've seen many such missions before. The proof will be in sustained implementation and whether the farmer's income actually increases on the ground. Let's hope for the best.
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Rohit P
Finally! Daal prices have been so unstable. If this brings down our dependence on imports and makes chana, moong, and masoor more affordable for common people, it will be a great service to the nation. Jai Kisan! 🙏
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Neha E
Including farmers and FPOs in the discussion is crucial. Often policies are made in Delhi without understanding local challenges. Hope Minister Chouhan's direct interaction leads to actionable feedback. Protein security is vital for our growing population.

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