World Pulses Day celebrates the importance of pulses (such as chickpeas, dry beans, and lentils) as a staple diet for the world’s population.

• The General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed it on February 10 of each year beginning 2019 on December 20, 2018.
• World Pulses Day was suggested by Burkina Faso following the International Year of Pulses, which was a success and recognized the potential of pulses to contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly in relation to Sustainable Development Goals 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12 and 15.
• The 2023 World Pulses Day’s theme is “Pulses for a Sustainable Future,” which underlines the significance of pulses in fostering equity and generating chances for livelihood, both of which are essential elements of sustainable agrifood systems.