- The production of pulses has increased from 14.20 million tonne in 2006-07 to 18.24 million tonne in 2010-11 which is 4.04 million tonne higher (28.45%) as compared to 2006-07.
- The National Food Security Mission-Pulses (NFSM-Pulses) being implemented in 468 districts of 16 major pulses growing States covering about 98% of pulses area of the country was revamped from 2010-11 with the merger of
- pulses component of Integrated Scheme of Oilseeds, Pulses,
- Oil palm& Maize (ISOPOM). Further,
- Accelerated Pulses Production Programme (A3P) was initiated under NFSM-Pulses for active promotion of technologies among the farmers in 1000 units of 1000 hectares each in major pulses growing States.
Under NFSM-Pulses scheme, assistance is being provided for seed production and distribution, Integrated Nutrient Management, Integrated Pest Management, Weedicides, improved farm implements, assistance for increased water use efficiency through distribution of sprinklers, pipeline for carrying water to the fields and pump sets etc. Besides, training of farmers and extension workers is also organised for transfer .
PLZ note the acreage for Pulses has been registered as well, given in my previuos blog
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