B. Rajender IFPRI-FAO conference, "Accelerating the End of Hunger and Malnutrition" November 28–30, 2018 Bangkok, Thailand

1. INTEGRATION OF PULSES
TO RICE FALLOWS
Dr. B. RAJENDER, IAS
Joint Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Government of India

2. Outline of Presentation
A. Pulses in Nutritional Security of India.
B. Gaps/Opportunities /Goals
C. National Governance for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG-2)
1. Targeting Rice Fallow Area (TRFA) in 2016-17 .
2. Mapping of Rice Fallow Lands using Satellite Remote Sensing and
GIS Technologies.
3. FAO study on measures for open grazing and value chain analysis
in TRFA states (2018).
4. Creation of 150 seed hub of pulses and support for breeder seed
production.
5. Creation & promotion of FPOs to integrate marketing, value
addition and farmer’s income.
6. Special project to promote intercropping of pulses with sugarcane.
7. Increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
8. Launching of PM-AASHA scheme for assured procurement.
9. National Mission on Nutri-Cereals”(NMNC)
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3. A. Role of Pulses in Nutritional Security of India
Parameters Measurable indicators
Percentage share of pulses to
net food grain availability.
Ranging between 6 to 8.96 percent
during 2007 to 2017.
India ranks first area,
production, consumption and
import
36 % of global acreage and 28 % of
world production
National importance
protein, dietary essentials, self
sufficiency environmental sustainability.
Increased production of pulses
11.08 million tonnes in 2000 to 25.23
million tonnes in 2017-18.
Schemes under
implementation
National Food Security Mission(NFSM-
pulses) which covers 638 districts in 29
states.
Fund allocation
Rs. 1341.30 Crores (192 million US $ )
during 2018-19.
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4. B. Gaps/Opportunities/Goals
GAPs
■ WHO recommends 60 grams of pulse every day. In India the per capita
availability is 43 gm/p/d (2016).
■ Import of 5.61 million tonnes of pulses to meet the demand (2017-18).
■ Low productivity under high risk rainfed farming (70%)
■ Lack of assure procurement & value addition
■ No scope for area expansion
■ Availability of quality seeds of climate resilience varieties.
OPPORTUNITIES
■ Technological supports of International & National Institutions
■ More than 11 million ha remains fallow after rice which are suitable of
pulses.
■ Scope of intercropping of pulses with sugarcane /cotton/oilseeds.
■ Value addition of pulses to raise farm income
■ Monitoring of the special projects by Hon’ble PM / Group of Secretaries4

5. B. Gaps/Opportunities/Goals CONTD.
GOALS
■ To produce 29 million tonnes of pulses by 2022 as
against projected demand of 25.40 million tonnes.
■ To cover 1.5 million ha in rice fallows and 1.00
million ha through intercropping and additional
production of 1.5 million tonnes.
■ Assure procurement & value addition
■ Monitoring of the special projects by Hon’ble PM /
Group of Secretaries
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6. C. National Governance for Sustainable Development
Goals (SDG-2) for Nutritional Security of Pulses.
1. Targeting Rice Fallow Area (TRFA) in 2016-17
2. Mapping and Monitoring of Post-Kharif Rice Fallow Lands
using Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies
3. FAO study on measures for open grazing and value chain
analysis in TRFA states (2018)
4. Creation of 150 seed hub of pulses and support for breeder
seed production.
5. Creation & promotion of FPOs to integrate marketing, value
addition and increasing income of the farmers.
6. Special project to promote intercropping of pulses with
spring-summer sugarcane.
7. Increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP).
8. Launching of PM-AASHA scheme for assured procurement.6

7. National Governance - No 1
Decision for launching of Targeting Rice Fallow Area (TRFA)
– Launched in 2016-17 and continuing
– India accounts for 79% (11.65 million ha) of the total rice fallows of
South-Asia (15.0 million ha).
– Rice fallows are widely distributed in rainfed eco-system of Eastern,
Central and Peninsular India.
Targets
– To cover 1.5 million ha and to produce more than 1.0 million tonnes of
pulses per year
Strategy:
• Organizing cluster demonstrations over an area of 50 ha in each
identified village.
• Promotion of short duration varieties through minikit programme
• Capacity building of field functionaries/farmers/officers
• Creation of awareness through mass communication, advertisements,
seminar/workshop/kisan mela.
Fund allocation
• Fund allocation of 270.00 crores ( 38 million US $) in 2018-19 for
TRFA.
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8. Assam
Jharkhan
d
Chattisgar
h
Rice Fallows in India (11.65 million ha)
Eastern Region : 4.27 m ha
Eastern U.P., Bihar, Jharkhand
and West Bengal
North-east Hill Region:
0.54 m ha
Assam
Central Region : 5.01 m ha
Madhya Pradesh,
Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
Coastal region: 1.52 m ha
Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil
Nadu
Source : NAAS Report (2013)
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9. Rice-lentil
Rice-lathyrus
Rice-blackgram
Relay Cropping
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10. Interventions covered under rice fallows
Cluster
Demonstrations
• Selected
villages
• Suitable crop
to that region
Seed
Distribution
• Latest
varieties
• Minikit
Distribution
INM & IPM
Techniques
• Micronutrients
• Gypsum/ lime/
bio-fertilizers
• PP Chemical &
Bio-agents
Water Saving
Devices
• Sprinklers
• Water carrying
pipes
Farm
Implements
• Improved farm
machinery
• Local
initiatives
Critical
Input to
Farmers
Capacity
building of
Farmers
Successful
Implement
ation of
TRFA
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11. National Level Workshop on Rice Fallow
2016-17: Odisha
2017-18 :
Jharkhand
2018-19 :
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12. Success stories of TRFA
■ Launches in 2016-17 with 15 districts increased to 50
districts covering 5000 villages in 2018-19 with cluster
approach & focused attention.
■ Per year 1.0 million ha were brought under pulses &
oilseeds in TRFA states during 2016-17 & 2017-18. During
2017-18 an additional production of around 1.00 million
tonnes pulses & oilseeds were produced.
■ During 2018-19 it has been targeted to cover 1.8 million
ha with 1.3 million production.
■ New states will be included under TRFA considering its
success in Eastern states.
■ International /National Institutions are involved in
technology generation & dissemination
■ Providing support both in technical and financial terms for
climate resilient agriculture and remunerative agriculture.
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13. National Governance- No 2.
Mapping and Monitoring of Rice Fallow Lands using
Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS Technologies
■ Satellite based mapping of Kharif paddy and
rabi cropped area.
■ Delineation of post kharif rice fallow lands
■ Site suitability analysis to grow short duration
rabi season crops.
Data used
■ RISAT-1 SAR ( 25m spatial resolution) C-Band
data
■ Resourcesat 2/2A -LISS III (23.5 m) and
Landsat-8 OLI (30 m),
■ Vegetation Index and Land Surface Wetness
Index
■ Weather Data (from IMD):
■ Soil data (NBSS&LUP):
■ Surface water body, Drainage network
■ SRTM DEM (Slope)
■ Kharif and Rabi Season Ground Truth
1. Assam
2. Bihar
3. Chhattisgarh
4. Jharkhand
5. Odisha
6. West Bengal
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14. National Governance-No 3.
FAO study on measures for open grazing and value
chain analysis in TRFA states (2018)
To identify feasible
community based fodder
management and
innovative methods to
control stray cattle and
wild animals
To study & identify
feasible value chain
integration opportunities
related to pulses and
oilseeds
Study Area :
Chhattisgarh and Odisha
Study undertaken in 2018
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15. National Governance – No 4.
Creation of 150 seed hub and support for
breeder seed production.
■ 150 Seed-Hubs of 11 crops are created under NFSM for
increasing indigenous production of pulses in India.
■ Assistance is available of infrastructure development and
one time grant for revolving fund.
■ An amount of Rs. 225.31 Crores ( 32.12 million US $has
been allocated.
■ During 2017-18: 1.11 lakh quintal quality seeds of
Pulses has been produced.
■ During 2018-19: Target of 1.50 lakh quintal quality
seeds of Pulses.
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16. National Governance- No 5.
Creation & promotion of FPOs on pulses
■ 111 FPOs have been formed by mobilizing 1,14,628
farmers in 11 major pulses & millets producing States.
■ Out of the 111 FPOs, 21 are for millets, 29 are for millets &
pulses and remaining 61 are for only pulses.
■ An amount of Rs. 52.00 Crores ( 7.42 million US $) has
been allocated.
■ Besides, 30 new FPOs in the States of Bihar, Maharashtra
& Uttar Pradesh for a period of three years (2018-19 to
2020-21) has been approved for Rs.19.36 crores (2.76
million US $) .
■ Formation of 50 FPOs of millets are under consideration.
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17. National Governance –No 6.
To promote intercropping of pulses with sugarcane.
■ DAC&FW has initiated intercropping of pulses with spring-
summer sugarcane to harness potential niche of pulses
production by utilizing inter row spacing in sugarcane
cultivation from spring season of 2018-19.
■ An amount of Rs.30.45 crore ( 4.34 US $) has been
allocated.
■ The sub-scheme aims to cover 5 lakh Ha during 2 years.
■ Implementing States (13): Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat,
Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Odisha, Punjab, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttrakhand & Uttar
Pradesh
■ Rajma, Lentil, Urd bean. Mung bean and Cow pea will be
intercropped with sugarcane.
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18. National Governance No 7.
Minimum Support Price (MSP)
Minimum Support Price (Rs/qtl)
S.
No.
Commodity
2013-
14
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
2017-
18
2018-
19
Kharif Crops
1 Arhar (Tur) 4300 4350 4625 5050 5450 5675
2 Moong 4500 4600 4850 5225 5575 6975
3 Urad 4300 4350 4625 5000 5400 5600
Rabi Crops
4 Gram 3100 3175 3500 4000 4400 4620
5
Masoor
(Lentil)
2950 3075 3400 3950 4250 4475
18Source: CACP

19. National Governance -No 8
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan - PM AASHA
Approved Umbrella Scheme of PM- AASHA on 13.09.2018:
■ Price Support Scheme (PSS)- Pulses, Oil Seeds & Copra
■ Price Deficiency Payment System (PDPS)- Oil Seed
■ Pilot of Private Procurement and Stockiest Scheme (PPSS)- in
Selected Districts/APMC - Oil Seeds.
■ Existing Scheme of DFPD and Ministry of Textile for other
commodities
– Empowered Committee of Secretary, DAC&FW, DFPD, DoCA and
reps from NITI Aayog ,DoE, DEA, DFS & Rep. of Madhya Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana to oversee implementation.
– High Level Committee of Finance Minister, Minister of Agriculture
and Minister of Food for deciding policy matters and issues, if
any.
– FCI to take up PSS operations in selected states as mandated by
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20. Sorghum Pearl millet Kodo millet
Finger millet Foxtail millet Little millet
Millets and Nutri Cereals in India
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21. Why Nutri – Cereals ?
Good for controlling anemia, malnutrition, digestive
diseases, kidney & liver disorder and asthma
Rich in antioxidants, has anti-cancer properties,
Reduces-BP & heart diseases
Rich in dietary fiber and eliminates problems of
constipation, cramping and gas bloating
Beneficial for treating stomach ulcer and gall stones
Gluten free and used for digestive disorder
Beneficial in preventing allergic reactions
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22. Benefits of Growing Millets
Provide nutritious food and fodder.
Less water consuming than other cereals.
Grows faster and putting less stress on environment.
No pest and diseases problem.
Can grow in even marginal lands.
For achieving complete Food and Nutritional Security.
Will supplement the existing income of the farmers.
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23. Gaps / Issues Pertaining Millets Promotion in India
■ Easy availability of fine cereals like rice
and wheat at a cheaper price to that of
nutritious cereals under Public Distribution
System (PDS).
■ Rapid urbanization.
■ Nutritious cereals are socially less valued
which necessitated the decline in their
consumption on rising of capita income.
■ Tedious and time consuming preparation
of Nutri-cereals foods.
■ Preference to cash payment by labourers
in lieu of taking food grain for work
performed.
■ Change in food habit particularly -
preference to fast food by younger
generation.
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24. National Governance –No 9.
National Mission on Nutri-Cereals”(NMNC)
■ Launching of special programme “National Mission on Nutri-
Cereals”(NMNC) in 2018-19 in 14 states covering 202 districts.
Objectives of NMNC-
■ Provide an inclusive and integrated development strategy for
research, production, demand and market oriented approach
■ Increasing production through area expansion and productivity
enhancement.
■ Doubling farm profits to restore confidence amongst the farmers.
■ Enhancing post harvest value addition at farm gate
■ Inclusion of nutri cereals under integrated child development
services.
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25. National Governance –No 9.
National Mission on Nutri-Cereals”(NMNC)
 Major activities
 Observations of National Year of Nutri Cereals-2018 and requested FAO
for declaration of International Year of Nutri Cereals
 Strengthening of Center of Excellence on Sorghum, Pearl millets and
small millets.
 Organization of state level and National Level workshops for wide
publicity.
 Sufficient quantity of breeder seed production through 18 centers.
 Supply of seed minikits to the farmers
 Formation of 50 FPOs of millets has been approved to integrate
marketing, value addition and increasing income of the farmers.
 Creation of 25 seed hubs for Millets are under consideration.
 Increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP)
 Fund allocation of Rs.300 Crores ( 43 million US $) for Nutri Cereals
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26. THANK YOU
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