Introduction
- The Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) has initiated the three-day convention — Pulses 24 — in New Delhi, India.
About Global Pulse Confederation (GPC)
| Description | |
| Formation | Founded in 2016 through the merger of the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC) and the International Starch Institute (ISI). |
| Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates. |
| Mission | Represents the global pulse industry, aiming to promote the sustainable growth of the pulse industry worldwide. |
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| Membership | Open to businesses, organizations, and individuals involved in the pulse industry, including growers, processors, traders, and researchers. |
| India’s Connect | India, being a major producer and consumer of pulses, actively participates in the GPC and holds membership status, contributing to the organization’s objectives. |
Key Highlights from Pulses 24 Convention
- Production Growth: Pulses production in India has increased by 60% over the past decade, reaching 270 lakh tonnes in 2024 from 171 lakh tonnes in 2014.
- Partnership Goals: Mr. Goyal emphasized the partnership between NAFED and GPC, aiming to position pulses as a vital dietary component not only in India but also globally.
- Minimum Support Price (MSP): The Centre ensures an MSP offering 50% over the actual cost of production to farmers, resulting in attractive returns on investment. Significant increases in MSP for various pulses were highlighted, reaching as high as 117% in masoor and 90% in moong over the past decade.
- Self-Sufficiency by 2027: India’s progress towards self-reliance in chickpeas and other pulses, with efforts focused on achieving self-sufficiency in all pulses by 2027. Initiatives include the supply of new seed varieties and the expansion of tur and black gram cultivation.
- Global Knowledge Sharing: GPC president emphasized India’s potential to benefit from the conference by exchanging best practices and technological advancements in pulse cultivation from other countries.
- Focus on Smallholding Farmers: Pulses are noted for their soil benefits and nutritional value, particularly beneficial for smallholding farmers.
