Cabinet approves Rs 11,000 cr six-year plan to boost pulses production, raises MSPs for Rabi crops

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, approved a six-year, Rs 11,000 crore plan to boost domestic pulse production. The initiative aims to increase output, reduce import dependence, and strengthen food security. In a related move, the Cabinet also approved a proposal to raise the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Rabi crops.