In addition, the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with an outlay of Rs 11,440 crore aims to boost pulse productivity, increase cultivation areas, strengthen the value chain—including procurement, storage, and processing—and reduce post-harvest losses.
Inaugurations and Foundation Stones
PM Modi will inaugurate projects valued over Rs 5,450 crore in agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and food processing sectors. These include Artificial Insemination Training Centres in Bengaluru and J&K, Centres of Excellence in Amreli and Banas, IVF Labs under Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Assam, milk powder plants in Mehsana, Indore, and Bhilwara, and a fish feed plant under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana at Tezpur.
Additionally, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stones for projects worth around Rs 815 crore, including Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure in Krishna, Andhra Pradesh; Trout Fisheries in Uttarakhand; Integrated Aqua Parks in Nagaland and Odisha; and a Smart Fishing Harbour in Karaikal, Puducherry.
Farmer Engagement and Milestones
The event will include interaction with farmers engaged in pulses cultivation, many of whom have benefited from government schemes and membership in Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). PM Modi will distribute certificates to farmers certified under the National Mission for Natural Farming, MAITRI technicians, and PACS converted into Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) and Common Service Centres (CSCs).
Significant milestones include over 50 lakh farmer memberships in 10,000 FPOs, 1,100 FPOs achieving annual turnover above ₹1 crore in 2024-25, certification of 50,000 farmers under the National Mission for Natural Farming, certification of 38,000 MAITRI technicians, and operationalization of over 10,000 e-PACS and PMKSKs.
Boosting Agriculture and Allied Sectors
Through these initiatives, PM Modi aims to strengthen the agriculture value chain, support farmer-centric infrastructure, and ensure self-reliance in pulses and other key crops. The programme underscores the government’s commitment to modern agricultural practices, sustainable development, and inclusive growth for farmers across India.
