Focus on best practices as global meet on pulses returns to India
- About 800 representatives of governments, as well as commercial and non-profit organisations will attend the Global Pulse Convention to be held here in February.
- It was jointly organised by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) and the Global Pulse Confederation (GPC)
Key Highlights
- The conference will see experts in the field sharing their views and experiences with various stakeholders and policymakers.
- Union Consumer Affairs said that pulses production has increased in India and the government is keen to learn and share practices globally.
- It’s a tricky task to keep the balance between the interest of the domestic farmers and the consumers.
- Pulses are vital in the development of sustainable food systems and key players when it comes to food security and nutrition in India.
Superfood
- India was the biggest producer and consumer of pulses worldwide, the GPC was bringing the global industry to India.
- This conference is being held in India after 18 years.
- Pulses contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
- Pulses help in diversifying the production, as they can be grown in arid conditions with less water.
- It is a superfood in a way, as it is nutritious and healthy.
- It gives nitrogen to the soil.
Prelims Takeaway
- NAFED
- Global Pulse Confederation