Pulses consumption reported fall in the first half of this year due to high prices, a report brought out by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) has said. The per capita consumption of pulses dropped to 11 kg in the first half. In contrast, the per capita consumption in the 1960s was 27 kg.
Meanwhile, less attention paid to increase pulses production especially under the National Food Security Mission, which focused more on wheat, rice, millet and corn, also contributed to the situation. Efforts were made to increase the yield of these crops at the cost of pulses, the report said.
Consequently, the yield for a hectare declined and in turn, production has been hit. The situation has resulted in prices doubling during the last one year.
Meanwhile, less attention paid to increase pulses production especially under the National Food Security Mission, which focused more on wheat, rice, millet and corn, also contributed to the situation. Efforts were made to increase the yield of these crops at the cost of pulses, the report said.
Consequently, the yield for a hectare declined and in turn, production has been hit. The situation has resulted in prices doubling during the last one year.
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