- India accounts for around 35% of the world's area and 27% of production dedicated to pulses. The major pulses grown are pigeon pea, chickpea, and lentils. - Pulses production in India was around 19.5 million tons in 2013-14, its highest level. However, production in 2014-15 is estimated to be slightly lower at 18 million tons. - While the average yield of pulses in India has increased by around 15% since 2009-2010, it remains below the world average of 910 kg/hectare. The area under pulses cultivation has also increased from 23 million hectares in 2009 to 27 million hectares in 2013.