Thedal milling industry in India is one of the major agro processing industries inthe country. From an annual production of 14.5 million tonnes of pulse in thecountry, 75% of these pulses are processed by dal mills.To minimize theselosses, the dal milling industry can maximize the use of improved dal mills.These new and improved dal mills are highly versatile, technology savvy &energy efficient than the traditional dal mills.
Indiais the largest producer of pulses around 14.5 million tones annually. Pulsescommonly known as dal in India are an important component of both thevegetarian as well as the nonvegetarian diet in India. Pulses constitute one ofthe main sources of protein in the Indian diet. There are different varietiesof pulses namely Chana, Mung, Masur, Urad and Tuvar dal. The important part ofpulses play as a source of dietary protein, energy, minerals and vitamins forthe redominantly vegetarian population of India, needs no reiteration andnutritionists regards pulses as an essential means to correct malnutrition.
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