India Unveils ₹11,440 Crore ‘Mission Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ to Achieve Self-Sufficiency and Strengthen Farmer Prosperity

October 13, 2025 12:24 PM

India Unveils ₹11,440 Crore ‘Mission Aatmanirbharta in Pulses’ to Achieve Self-Sufficiency and Strengthen Farmer Prosperity

In a landmark move aimed at reshaping India’s agricultural future, the Government of India has launched a comprehensive ₹11,440 crore initiative—'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses'—with a strategic vision to achieve full self-sufficiency in pulse production by 2030–31. Announced by the Union Cabinet and launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this mission marks one of the most significant agricultural interventions in recent years. It aligns directly with t...

Minerals and non-ferrous metal production records growth in FY 2025-26

June 4, 2025 5:16 PM

Minerals and non-ferrous metal production records growth in FY 2025-26

India’s mining and quarrying sector continued its upward trajectory in FY 2025-26, with notable gains in mineral and non-ferrous metal production. The index of mineral production for March 2025 stood at 156.8, marking a 0.4% increase over March 2024. Key minerals such as iron ore, manganese ore, and zinc concentrate registered significant year-on-year growth. Iron ore production rose by 5.7% to 25.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) in March 2025. Manganese ore output increased by 9.7% to 0.39 MMT,...

India’s FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

April 18, 2024 3:50 PM

India’s FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

India's pulses imports in fiscal 2024 surged 84% year-on-year to their highest level in six years after lower production prompted India to allow duty-free imports of red lentils and yellow peas, government and industry officials said on Thursday.   Higher imports by India, the world's biggest importer, producer and consumer of protein-rich pulses, have been supporting global prices and helping bring down stocks in exporting countries such as Canada, Australia, and Myanmar.   India imported...