World Pulses Day is a global event observed on February 10 every year with the primary aim of educating the masses about its nutritional value and environmental benefits. According to the official website of the United Nations, the celebration of World Pulses Day offers an opportunity to highlight the role of its sustainable option for diversification as well.

• Pulses, also known as legumes, are the edible seeds of leguminous plants cultivated to consume. Among the variety of types, dried beans, lentils, and peas are the most commonly consumed across the globe.
• In 2019, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 10 February as the World Pulses Day (resolution A/RES/73/251).
• The theme for World Pulses Day 2024 is “Pulses: Nourishing Soils and People”.