World Pulses Day observed on February 10
Highlights:
- World Pulses Day was observed on February 10, to recognise Pulses as a global food.
- On World Pulses Day, people make efforts in raising awareness on importance of Pulses in sustainable food production.
- UN General Assembly had decided to dedicate this day to Pulses in 2019, with the objective of increasing awareness and access to pulses worldwide.
World Pulses Day: A Fact File
- The UN General Assembly (UNGA) recognised the value of pulses in 2013.
- It adopted 2016 as International Year of Pulses (IYP).
- The UN food and agriculture organization (FAO), increased public awareness on nourishing and environmental benefits of pulses.
- As the International Year of Pulses succeeded, Burkina Faso (country in West Africa) proposed to celebrate World Pulses Day.
- In 2019, UNGA announced February 10 as World Pulses Day.
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