Gandhinagar, Feb. 9 -- Gujarat has emerged as a national leader in pulse cultivation, setting benchmarks in gram productivity and excelling in tur production, according to an official press release issued ahead of World Pulses Day, observed on February 10.

The press release said India, the world's largest producer, consumer and importer of pulses, has been focusing on boosting productivity and sustainability in the sector. As part of this effort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission) to enhance domestic production, reduce import dependence and strengthen self-reliance.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has made significant strides in p...