World Pulses Day is celebrated annually on February 10th to recognize the nutritional and environmental benefits of pulses (dried beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas). Established by the UN, this day promotes sustainable agriculture, food security, and healthy diets under the hashtag #LovePulses. The 2025 theme is “Pulses: Bringing diversity to agrifood systems”.
Key Aspects of World Pulses Day:
Purpose: To raise awareness about the nutritional value, sustainability, and economic benefits of pulses.
Key Benefits: Pulses are high in protein, fiber, and essential minerals, and they improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, which reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.
Sustainability: They have a low carbon and water footprint, making them a climate-resilient crop.
Types of Pulses: The term includes dry beans, lentils, chickpeas, and dry peas.
How it is Celebrated:
Awareness: Activities focus on promoting the role of pulses in food security and sustainable food systems.
Education: Events include cooking demonstrations, workshops, and educational activities in schools.
Promotion: The Food and Agriculture Organization and other organizations share resources, recipes, and information to encourage the consumption of pulses.
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