Pigeon pea is a backbone of nutritional security of our country. India produces about 90 % of the world total production. After gram, pigeon pea is the second most important pulse crop in the country, stands first in Gujarat. It is rich source of protein (23.1 %) and supplies a major share of the protein requirements of the vegetarian population of the country. It is mainly eaten in the form of Dal. Seeds of pigeon pea are also rich in iodine and essential amino acids like lycine, cystine and arginine. The outer covering of its seed together with part of the kernel provides a valuable feed for milch cattle. The husk of pods and leaves constitute valuable cattle feed, woody parts of the plant are used for fuel as well as roofing purpose. It is a legume crop and consequently possesses valuable properties as restorer of nitrogen into the soil. It profusely adds the organic matter in the soil due to shattering of the leaves. It is a tap-rooted crop having indeterminate habit in flowering so it can withstand the adverse weather situation. Extensive cover of this crop prevents wind and water erosion of the soil