Feature Gram Tur (Arhar)

Type Pulse Pulse

Climate Subtropical Dry

Season Rabi Kharif

western and northwestern

Distribution Central India

Water Rainfed (light

Requirement irrigation possible) Rainfed

Yield Low and fluctuating Low and fluctuating

Rich source of
Importance protein nitrogen fixation

Displaced by wheat
in some areas due
to Green
Cultivated on marginal
Revolution. Low
lands. Low and inconsistent
yield even in
performance.
Additional Notes irrigated areas.