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Strategy for Pulses Cultivation in Kharif 2021

Part of: GS Prelims and GS-III – Economy

In news

In order to attain self-sufficiency in the production of pulses, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has formulated a special Kharif strategy for implementation during the Kharif 2021 season.

Key takeaways

A detailed plan for both area expansion and productivity enhancement for Tur, Moong and Urad has been formulated.
Under the strategy, the high yielding varieties (HYVs) of seeds will be distributed free of cost to increase area through intercropping and sole crop.
It is proposed to distribute almost 10 times more seed mini kits than 2020-21 amounting to Rs. 82.01 crores.
The total cost for these mini-kits will be borne by the Central Government
The Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes (ATARIs) and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will also be roped in for effective implementation and training to the farmers.

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