**Executive Summary**
This document is a response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2553 concerning the production of pulses and oilseeds in India. It outlines the total production and procurement of pulses and oilseeds for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25), details imports of pulses and edible oils, and describes measures taken by the government, including centrally sponsored schemes such as the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' launched on October 1, 2025, and the 'National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds' launched October 3rd, 2024 to boost domestic production and reduce import dependence. The aim is to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and edible oils by 2030-31.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Production Data (in Lakh Tonnes):**
* **Pulses:** Production ranged from 242.46 (2023-24) to 273.02 (2021-22) lakh tonnes over the past five years. In 2024-25, production was 256.83.
* **Oilseeds:** Production ranged from 359.46 (2020-21) to 429.89 (2024-25) lakh tonnes over the past five years.
* **Procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP):**
* Details of pulses and oilseeds procured at MSP under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for the last five years are detailed in Annexure-I.
* **Imports:**
* The total quantity and value of pulses and edible oils imported during the last five years, year wise are detailed in Annexure II.
* **Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses:**
* Approved on 1st October, 2025.
* Aims to boost domestic pulse production and achieve self-sufficiency in pulses over six years (2025-26 to 2030-31).
* Financial outlay of Rs. 11,440 Crore.
* Focuses on Tur, Urad, and Masoor production.
* Supports procurement by NAFED and NCCF as per PSS norms.
* Targets 350 lakh tonnes of pulses production by 2030-31.
* **National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-OS):**
* Approved on 3rd October, 2024.
* Aims to boost domestic oilseed production and achieve self-sufficiency in edible oils.
* Targets primary oilseed production of 69.7 million tonnes by 2030-31.
* Implemented through a cluster-based approach with market linkage.
* Provides farmers with free high-quality seeds (up to 1 hectare each) and training.
* Supports the establishment and upgradation of post-harvest infrastructure (oil mills).
* Strengthens availability of certified seeds and supports the establishment of new seed hubs.
* **Research and Development:**
* ICAR is conducting strategic research on pulse crops.
* AICRP is undertaking applied research on Kharif and Rabi Pulses.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Farmers**
* **Impact:** Increased production and availability of climate-resilient seeds; access to post-harvest storage and management technology; improved access to good agricultural practices and essential inputs.
* **Action Required:** Adopt improved agricultural practices, utilize provided high-quality seeds, participate in training programs, and engage with Value Chain Clusters.
**Stakeholder: NAFED and NCCF**
* **Impact:** Responsible for assured procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor under the Price Support Scheme (PSS).
* **Action Required:** Implement procurement according to PSS norms under PMAASHA for the next four years.
**Stakeholder: ICAR and Agricultural Universities/Research Institutes**
* **Impact:** Conducting research to develop location-specific high yielding varieties of pulses and oilseeds.
* **Action Required:** Continue research efforts to enhance productivity and production of pulses and oilseeds.
**Stakeholder: General Public/Consumers**
* **Impact:** Increased domestic production of pulses and edible oils, potentially leading to reduced import dependence and stable prices.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses: A centrally sponsored scheme aimed at boosting domestic production and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses over a six-year period from 2025-26 to 2030-31.
National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-OS): A Union Cabinet approved mission to boost domestic oilseed production and to strive toward self-sufficiency in edible oils.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: The primary ministry responsible for agricultural policies and welfare of farmers, including the subject matter of the question related to pulses and oilseeds.
Price Support Scheme (PSS): Scheme used by NAFED and NCCF for assured procurement of Tur, Urad, Masoor as per the norms of the PSS under Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshhan Abhiyan (PMAASHA).
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): An organization undertaking strategic research on pulses crops.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2553
TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16TH DECEMBER, 2025
PRODUCTION OF PULSES AND OILSEEDS
2553. SHRI S JAGATHRATCHAKAN:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण मं(cid:361)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) the total production of pulses and oilseeds in the country during the last five years,
along with the procurement at Minimum Support Price (MSP) by central agencies;
(b) the total quantity and value of pulses and edible oils imported during the same period,
year wise;
(c) the reasons for continued high imports of pulses despite India being the largest producer
of pulses; and
(d) the measures taken by the Government to promote domestic production of pulses and
oilseeds and reduce import dependence?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ िष एवं िकसान क(cid:670)ाण रा(cid:475) मं(cid:361)ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a): The details of the total production of pulses and oilseeds in the country during the last
five years are as under:
Production in Lakh Tonnes
Crop
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
Pulses 254.63 273.02 260.58 242.46 256.83
Oil Seeds 359.46 379.63 413.55 396.69 429.89
The procurement details of pulses & oilseeds procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP)
under Price Support Scheme (PSS) during last 5 years are given in the Annexure-I.
(b): The details of quantity and value of pulses and edible oils imported during the
last five years are given in the Annexure- II.
(c) & (d): The production of pulses in the country has been fluctuating over the last 5 years.
The Union Cabinet has approved a centrally sponsored scheme namely “Mission for
Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' on 1st October, 2025 aimed at boosting domestic production
and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses over a six-year period from 2025-26 to 2030-31
with a financial outlay of Rs. 11,440 Crore.
The objective of the Pulses Mission is to enhance pulses production with a special
focus on Tur, Urad, Masoor, promoting production and availability of climate resilient seeds
for farmers, increase area under pulses cultivation, promote post-harvest storage and
management technology. The Mission also supports for assured procurement of Tur, Urad,
Masoor by National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and
the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation (NCCF) for next four years as per the
norms of Price Support Scheme (PSS) under Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshhan
Abhiyan (PMAASHA). The production of pulses targeted under the mission by the end of
2030-31, is 350 lakh tonnes from an area of 310 lakh ha with an average productivity of
1130 kg/ha.In order to boost production of pulses in the country, the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR) is undertaking strategic research on pulses crops at the ICAR-Indian
Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur and its four regional stations at Bhopal, Dharwad,
Bikaner and Khordha and also undertaking applied research through All India Coordinated
Research Project (AICRP) on Kharif and Rabi Pulses in collaboration with state agricultural
universities/research institutes for developing location-specific high yielding varieties and
matching production technology packages to enhance productivity and production of
pulses.
The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oilseeds (NMEO-
OS) on 3rd October, 2024 to boost domestic oilseed production and to strive toward self-
sufficiency in edible oils. The mission aims to increase primary oilseed production to 69.7
million tonnes, expand area coverage to 33 million hectares, and improve productivity to
2,112 kg/ha by 2030–31. The Mission is being implemented in a cluster-based approach
with market linkage. Value Chain Clusters are managed by Value Chain Partners such as
Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), cooperatives and other agencies. Under these
clusters, farmers are provided free high-quality seeds upto area of 1 hectare each and
training on good agricultural practices. The Mission also supports the establishment and
upgradation of post-harvest infrastructure (oil mills) to improve recovery from primary and
secondary sources. The Mission also focuses on improving the productivity of oilseed
crops through Frontline Demonstrations (FLDs), Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLDs)
and Block-Level Demonstrations (BLDs) to help farmers adopt good agricultural practices
and access essential inputs.
The mission strengthens availability of certified seeds through 100% support for
breeder seed production using seed rolling plan on the Central Seed Portal (SATHI). The
mission supports establishment of new seed hubs and seed storage units in the public
sector to enhance production and storage capacity.Annexure-I
Procurement details of pulses and oilseeds under PSS
Year Quantity Procured in MT
Oilseeds Pulses
2020-21 2,95,212.34 8,17,046.85
2021-22 1,51,634.73 30,30,956.91
2022-23 11,70,656.63 28,31,401.10
2023-24 14,41,356.22 6,93,769.32
2024-25 44,13,059.41 18,39,504.77
Source: DA&FWAnnexure- II
Import of Pulses and Edible Oils (Vegetable Oils)
Source: DA&FW
Pulses Edible Oils (Vegetable Oils)
PC Code- A7 PC Code- B8
Year
Value (Rs
Qty ('000 MT) Qty ('000 MT) Value (Rs Cr)
Cr)
2020-21 2466.16 11937.59 13540.01 82123.26
2021-22 2699.69 16627.58 14278.16 141531.78
2022-23 2496.17 15780.56 15745.14 167269.99
2023-24 4738.90 31071.63 15520.48 123078.72
2024-25 7255.59 46427.60 16409.66 146449.67
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