As a leguminous crop, pulse is the prime mover for ecological health of farm lands which are running under extensive cultivation. It is also one of the most preferred crops in the rain fed agroecosystem of Purulia. Specially in a rice-fallow agriculture, pulse is the main source of protein to millions and a dependable mentor of soil health. The present study has been conducted in Manbazar-1 and Purulia-1 blocks of Purulia district and data were collected from 75 respondents who are mainly small and marginal farmers. The selection of the respondents has followed the random sampling method by using an exhaustive list of pulse growers from selected locale. Higher marketable surplus and higher size of homestead land have got the most importance. The study has offered a unique micro level policy implication at a time when the entire Nation is trying to boost up pulse productivity and cultivation throughout the length and breadth of geography of India.

Keywords: Ecology of pulse; Marketable surplus; Marketed surplus; Productivity; Regression analysis and yield.