The “National Food Security Mission-Pulses” (NFSM-Pulses) is one government initiative that seeks to encourage the production of pulses in India. The Government of India established the NFSM-Pulses, a branch of the larger National Food Security Mission (NFSM), to increase the production of pulses, a significant source of protein in the Indian diet.
The NFSM-Pulses program’s primary areas of interest are as follows:
Improvement of varieties: The program aims to advance the production of high-yielding, disease-resistant pulse cultivars. It encourages farmers to use better tools and seeds to raise the yield and caliber of pulses.
Area expansion is the main goal of the NFSM-Pulses initiative, which helps farmers by offering them assistance and financial incentives. To address the rising demand for these products, it seeks to increase the cultivation of pulses in both rainfed and irrigated areas.
Increasing productivity: The program places a strong emphasis on using best practices and technologies to boost pulse productivity. This involves effective water use, suitable crop management practices, integrated nutrient management, adequate seed treatment, and pest and disease management.
