Central Govtschemes

National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM / NFSM)

Support for seed, inputs, demonstrations and machinery to raise production of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals and nutri-cereals.

About this scheme

NFSM was launched in 2007-08 to increase production of rice, wheat and pulses, and has since expanded to coarse cereals, nutri-cereals (Shree Anna), commercial crops and oilseeds. It funds cluster demonstrations of improved practices, distribution of certified seed of high-yielding varieties, integrated nutrient and pest management, farm machinery, water-saving devices, cropping-system-based training and seed hubs. It is now implemented as a component of the Krishonnati Yojana.

Benefits

Subsidy on certified seed of high-yielding and hybrid varieties
Assistance for cluster front-line demonstrations of improved technology
Support for micronutrients, bio-fertilisers, lime and gypsum
Subsidy on plant protection chemicals and bio-pesticides
Assistance for farm implements, sprinklers and water-carrying pipes
Farmer training through Farmer Field Schools

Who can apply

Farmers cultivating the notified crops in identified NFSM districts
Assistance generally limited to 2 hectares per farmer per component
At least 33% of benefits earmarked for women farmers
16% and 8% of funds earmarked for SC and ST farmers respectively

Documents required

Aadhaar card
Land record
Bank account details
Caste certificate where applicable
Purchase bill for subsidised inputs

How to apply

1Contact the block or district agriculture office or a Krishi Vigyan Kendra
2Register on the state agriculture department's DBT portal
3Apply for the required component such as seed minikit or implement
4Selection as per the district annual action plan
5Subsidy or input delivered, and DBT credited to the bank account

Important dates

Application window: Before each Kharif and Rabi season, as per the district action plan

Available in: All India

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