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National Food Security Mission NFSM

Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007-08 to increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses. Later, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, commercial crops (sugarcane, jute, and cotton) were also added to the mission.

Start date1 Jan 2007

Last verifiedToday

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About This Scheme

The core objective of the Mission is to bridge the yield gap in respect of these crops through dissemination of improved technologies and farm management practices. Under the programme, various incentives like production and distribution of seeds, supply of seed mini kits, Front Line/Cluster Demonstrations, improved farm implements, bio-pesticides, micronutrients, bio-fertilizers etc. are provided to the farmers.

Benefits

The scheme targets to provide following benefits:

1) Enhance production and productivity of crops

2) Promotion and extension of improved technologies and seed varieties through Cluster Demonstration, Cluster Frontline Demonstration, and Frontline Demonstration

3) Assistance for quality / certified seeds production and distribution

4) Support for nutrient management and pest management

5) Provision of flexi component for Interventions covering farm implements/ machines, capacity building of farmers, water carrying pipes, post-harvest technologies like Dal Mill/de-stoning/ grading, etc.

₹15.0K

S. No.ComponentBenefit1DemonstrationThe incentives for demonstration in one ha area for sole crop (excluding coarse cereals) will Rs 9000/- and ₹ 15000/- for a cropping-system based demonstration.For coarse cereals, the incentive for demonstration in one ha area will be ₹ 6000/-2Seed DistributionAssistance for purchase of seeds will be available to selected farmers for the area not exceeding 2 ha each in a crop season as per provisions in the DBT. The rate varies for each crop.

Required Documents

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) Aadhaar number
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) Caste certificate (SC/ST)
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) Bank details
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The specific documents for availing the benefits of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹15.0K
Launched: 1 Jan 2007