India needs long-term policy measures, incentives for self-sufficiency in pulses

Published 2024년 8월 14일

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India is facing a growing demand for protein-rich diets, leading to an increase in pulse consumption, but the country still relies heavily on imports to meet its domestic requirements. Despite efforts to achieve self-sufficiency, imports are on the rise. The India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA) predicts that pulses imports will reach 40-45 lakh tonne in the current financial year. Experts suggest that long-term policy measures and incentives are needed to achieve self-sufficiency. Current policies favor paddy and wheat cultivation, making it challenging for farmers to switch to pulses. The government's 'firefighting' approach and frequent policy changes hinder planning and sustainability.

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New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): India’s growing demand for protein-rich diets has led to an increase in pulse consumption, but the country still relies heavily on imports to meet its domestic requirements. Pulses production in India has increased from 16.3 million tonnes during 2015-16 to 24.5 million tonnes during 2023-24, but the demand also went up to the tune of 27 million tonnes now. But, despite various measures by the government to attain Atmanirbharta or self-sufficiency in pulses, imports are rising. In quantity terms, the imports were to the tune of 47 lakh tonne in 2023-24, as per industry estimates, with shipments of masur and yellow peas rising more than normal. India primarily consumes chana, masur, urad, kabuli chana, and tur. Among the pulses basket, tur, urad, and masur have a production deficit. India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), a key industry body, pegs pulses imports at 40-45 lakh tonne in the current financial year to meet the demand-supply gap. ...

Source: Theprint