Bhubaneswar: The state government has initiated measures to boost pulses production in Odisha. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo today chaired a meeting to discuss ways for promoting the cultivation of pulses in the state.

The meeting focused on the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in making India self-reliant in pulses. To drive this vision a step forward to become self-reliant in pulses, the state government has decided to promote the cultivation of pigeon pea, black gram and lentils in Odisha through a cluster approach.

ICRISAT has developed new variety of pigeon pea

The ICRISAT has developed a variety of pigeon pea named as ICPV25444, which can be grown in all-season and can tolerate intense heat up to 45 Degree Celsius and can be produced in 120 days’ time period.

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