The “Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” campaign, launched in Union Budget 2025, is a government mission spanning _____ years to achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The 'Self-Reliance in Pulses' campaign, announced in the Union Budget 2025, is a six-year government mission.
Key details of the campaign:
Goal: To make India self-sufficient in pulses production and reduce dependence on imports.
Duration: The mission is designed for the next five years.
Major crops: It focuses primarily on increasing the production of pulses such as pigeon pea (tur), black gram, lentils, and chickpea.
Strategy: Ensuring the availability of high-yielding seeds to farmers.
Guaranteeing procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Expanding new technologies and irrigation facilities for pulses production.