India is the largest producer of pulses in the world, yet it continues to import massive quantities to meet domestic demand. Analyze the reasons for stagnating pulses production in India.

Exact Syllabus Pointer

Cropping patterns, irrigation, farm subsidies, MSP, PDS, food processing, supply chain management, land reforms.

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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Pulses Production Deficit, Rainfed Cultivation of Pulses, MSP Procurement Gaps

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