Economics of Pulse Production in Bundelkhand Region of Uttar Pradesh, India: An Empirical Analysis

Bundelkhand region contributes more than half of total pulse area the Uttar Pradesh state but productivity is below average, which calls for various technological interventions, development infrastructure and marketing strategies. This study assessed profitability cultivation, identified constraints suggested policy measures using data collected during 2016-2017 from 100 growers selected two backward districts region, namely Jalaun Hamirpur. Growth in area, production yield was estimated 1980-2015 through compound annual growth rate highest observed 1980-1990 period. Modern cost concepts were used to assess cultivation results revealed that per hectare significantly higher pigeon pea comparison gram, lentil crops. The charges paid by village trader, wholesaler retailer ranged between INR 20 40 quintal different It also quantum marketable surplus its percentage share pea, gram increased with increase size land holding. faced related production, processing marketing. Hence, technologies need be embraced suitable policies favour farmers, so as maintain balance keep interest both producers consumers.