Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 'Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses' (2025-26 to 2030-31)?
1. It guarantees 100% assured procurement of Tur, Urad, and Masoor under the PM-AASHA scheme.
2. India is currently a net exporter of pulses due to surplus domestic production from marginal lands.

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Accepted Answer

1 only — Statement 1 is correct as the mission ensures assured procurement of focus crops via NAFED and NCCF. Statement 2 is incorrect; India is the world's largest importer of pulses, importing a record 7.3 million tonnes in 2024-25 to meet domestic demand, which this mission aims to reverse.

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