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indian Grains & pulses

India Pulses and Grains Council by ICFA represents a strategic endeavour aimed at addressing industry challenges, leveraging emerging opportunities, and driving growth and prosperity in the pulses and grains sector. Chana Dal: Chana dal is one of the most popular pulses in India, made from split Bengal gram.India has long been known as the land of agriculture that produces some of the best Indian grains and pulses, with a vast majority of the country's population dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. Agriculture is a significant contributor to India's economy, accounting for nearly 17% of the country's GDP and employing about 50% of the workforce. India is one of the largest producers of agricultural products in the world and has diverse agro-climatic zones, which makes it suitable for the cultivation of various crops.Agriculture has been an integral part of India's history and culture, with evidence of farming dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization over 5000 years ago. The Green Revolution in the 1960s and 1970s, which introduced high-yielding varieties of crops, helped India become self-sufficient in food production and significantly increased agricultural productivity. Present-day India ranks first in the global production of milk, pulses, and spices and second in the production of rice, wheat, vegetables, and fruits.