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May 17,2026: The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a major initiative to increase pulse production under the National Pulses Self-Reliance Mission during the upcoming Kharif season. The state agriculture department has set a target to expand the cultivation area of major pulse crops such as urad, moong and tur (arhar) by 3.11 lakh hectares this year. To encourage farmers, the government will distribute 49,129 quintals of seeds at a 50 percent subsidy. Officials said the move is aimed at strengthening pulse production and improving farmers’ income across the state. Last year, pulse cultivation covered around 8.59 lakh hectares in Uttar Pradesh during the Kharif season. This year, the government plans to increase the total area to 11.70 lakh hectares. Among the targeted crops, urad cultivation is expected to witness the highest expansion. According to the agriculture department, the state aims to increase urad cultivation by 1.60 lakh hectares, arhar by 1.32 lakh hectares and moong by 19,000 hectares. Under the seed distribution programme, farmers will receive 23,958 quintals of urad seed, 21,225 quintals of arhar seed and 3,946 quintals of moong seed on subsidised rates. In addition, 57,446 quintals of groundnut seed will also be distributed on subsidy to promote oilseed production. The government will further support farmers through the Rapid Maize Development Programme by providing hybrid maize seeds. Agriculture department officials stated that the scheme is expected to help Uttar Pradesh move closer to self-reliance in pulse production while also enhancing farm income and strengthening the state’s agricultural sector.