{"id":168895,"date":"2024-03-13T15:04:06","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T09:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=168895"},"modified":"2024-04-01T15:16:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T09:46:41","slug":"national-food-security-mission-nfsm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-food-security-mission-nfsm\/","title":{"rendered":"National Food Security Mission NFSM in India, Know More About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-food-security-mission-nfsm\/#National_Food_Security_Mission_NFSM\" >National Food Security Mission NFSM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-food-security-mission-nfsm\/#Application_Process_of_National_Food_Security_Mission_NFSM\" >Application Process of National Food Security Mission NFSM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-food-security-mission-nfsm\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/government-scheme\/\">Government Scheme<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>National Food Security Mission NFSM in India, Know More About It<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Food_Security_Mission_NFSM\"><\/span>National Food Security Mission NFSM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>National Food Security Mission NFSM: The primary aim of the Mission is to narrow the yield gap for various crops by disseminating improved technologies and farm management practices. This article delves into the details of the program, its components, benefits, eligibility criteria, and the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview table of National Food Security Mission<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Program Name<\/td><td>National Food Security Mission (NFSM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>Narrowing the yield gap for various crops by disseminating improved technologies and farm management practices.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Program Components and Benefits<\/td><td>&#8211; Seed distribution <br>&#8211; Demonstration <br>&#8211; Incentives for farmers <br>&#8211; Supply of farm implements, bio-pesticides, micronutrients, and bio-fertilizers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Demonstration Incentives<\/td><td>&#8211; Rs. 9,000\/- and Rs. 15,000\/- for sole crops and cropping-system based demonstrations respectively. <br>&#8211; Rs. 6,000\/- per hectare for coarse cereals.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seed Distribution Assistance<\/td><td>Available for selected farmers, rates vary per crop, applicable for areas not exceeding 2 hectares each in a crop season.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Benefits of the Scheme<\/td><td>&#8211; Enhancing crop production and productivity <br>&#8211; Promoting improved technologies and seed varieties <br>&#8211; Assisting in nutrient and pest management <br>&#8211; Providing flexibility for interventions such as farm implements and post-harvest technologies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligibility Criteria<\/td><td>&#8211; All farmers eligible to apply <br>&#8211; Specific allocation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, small, marginal, and women farmers <br>&#8211; Assistance limited to 5 hectares per season for all farmers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection of Districts<\/td><td>Based on factors including area, yield, and specific criteria for different crops.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cluster Front Line Demonstration (CFLD)<\/td><td>&#8211; For ICAR-organized CFLD, each cluster must be at least 25 hectares &#8211; For state government-organized demonstrations, each cluster must be at least 100 hectares (25 hectares for Hilly and North East states).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Process<\/td><td>&#8211; Identification of beneficiaries by Gram Panchayats <br>&#8211; Funds released to State governments with NFSM-EC approval <br>&#8211; Funds distributed to State Level Agencies and then to District Level Agencies <br>&#8211; Beneficiary allocation by District Level Agencies to Implementing Agency\/beneficiary.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Documents Required<\/td><td>Aadhaar number, caste certificate (for SC\/ST), bank details, and other relevant documents.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Food Security Mission Launch Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The visionary\u00a0<strong>National Food Security Mission (NFSM)<\/strong>\u00a0was announced by the Union Government as part of the\u00a0<strong>Atma Nirbhar Bharat package in 2020<\/strong>. This transformative scheme, implemented by the\u00a0<strong>National Bee Board (NBB)<\/strong>, is approved for three years from\u00a0<strong>2020 to 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Components and Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the program, farmers receive various incentives, including the production and distribution of seeds, supply of seed mini kits, Front Line\/Cluster Demonstrations, improved farm implements, bio-pesticides, micronutrients, bio-fertilizers, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Demonstration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Incentives for crop demonstrations vary, with Rs. 9,000\/- and Rs. 15,000\/- provided for one-hectare areas for sole crops and cropping-system based demonstrations, respectively. For coarse cereals, the incentive is Rs. 6,000\/- per hectare.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seed Distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Assistance for purchasing seeds is available to selected farmers, with rates varying for each crop. The assistance is applicable for areas not exceeding 2 hectares each in a crop season.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/central-govt-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know More About Other Central Govt Scheme 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of the Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme aims to provide several benefits, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Enhancing crop production and productivity.<\/li><li>Promoting improved technologies and seed varieties through various demonstrations.<\/li><li>Supporting the production and distribution of quality\/certified seeds.<\/li><li>Assisting in nutrient and pest management.<\/li><li>Providing flexibility for interventions like farm implements, capacity building, water carrying pipes, and post-harvest technologies.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria of National Food Security Mission NFSM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All farmers are eligible to apply for the scheme. Specific criteria for the identification of areas and beneficiaries include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allocation earmarked for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.<\/li><li>Allocation for small and marginal farmers (33%).<\/li><li>Allocation for women farmers (30%).<\/li><li>Assistance limited to 5 hectares per season for all farmers.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection of Districts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The selection of districts is based on various factors, including area, yield, and specific criteria for different crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cluster Front Line Demonstration (CFLD) and Front Line Demonstration (FLD)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>For CFLD organized by ICAR, each cluster must be at least 25 hectares.<\/li><li>For FLD organized by ICAR, each cluster must be at least 1 hectare.<\/li><li>For state government-organized demonstrations, each cluster must be at least 100 hectares (25 hectares for Hilly and North East states).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process_of_National_Food_Security_Mission_NFSM\"><\/span>Application Process of National Food Security Mission NFSM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The application process involves several steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Identification of Beneficiaries:<\/strong> Involvement of Gram Panchayats in a transparent and time-bound manner.<\/li><li><strong>Funds Release:<\/strong> Funds are released to State governments with the approval of the NFSM-EC.<\/li><li><strong>Fund Distribution:<\/strong> Funds are released to State Level Agencies, which, in turn, allocate funds to District Level Agencies.<\/li><li><strong>Beneficiary Allocation:<\/strong> District Level Agencies release funds to the Implementing Agency\/beneficiary.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avail the benefits, farmers need to provide specific documents, including Aadhaar number, caste certificate (for SC\/ST), and bank details. The required documents may vary based on the intervention and state, and applicants are advised to consult relevant authorities for detailed information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711963718604\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1) <strong>What is the primary goal of the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: The primary aim of the NFSM is to narrow the yield gap for various crops by disseminating improved technologies and farm management practices.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711963740970\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2) <strong>What are the components and benefits offered under the NFSM program?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: Under the program, farmers receive various incentives such as seed distribution, demonstrations, supply of farm implements, bio-pesticides, micronutrients, and bio-fertilizers, aimed at enhancing crop production and productivity.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711963763042\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3) <strong>Who is eligible to apply for the National Food Security Mission (NFSM)?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: All farmers are eligible to apply for the scheme. Specific criteria for the identification of areas and beneficiaries include allocations for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, small and marginal farmers, women farmers, and assistance limited to 5 hectares per season for all farmers.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711963783979\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4) <strong>How are districts selected for participation in the NFSM?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: District selection is based on various factors including area, yield, and specific criteria for different crops.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1711963808577\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5) <strong>What is the application process for the NFSM?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: The application process involves steps such as identification of beneficiaries, funds release to state governments, fund distribution to state and district level agencies, and allocation of funds to implementing agencies\/beneficiaries.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-grade-b-selection-process\/\">RBI Grade B Selection Process 2026, Know About Phase 1, 2 &amp; Interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/caiib-central-banking-pyps\/\">Attempt CAIIB Central Banking PYP Quiz and Download Free PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-so-reserve-list-link\/\">IBPS SO 1st Reserve List 2025-26 Out, Check Allotment Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ibps-po-reserve-list-link\/\">IBPS PO 1st Reserve List 2025-26 Out, Check Now<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/caiib-risk-management-pyps\/\">Attempt CAIIB Risk Management PYP Quiz and Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Food Security Mission NFSM National Food Security Mission NFSM: The primary aim of the Mission is to narrow the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":168899,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,14458],"tags":[14459,14523,14524],"class_list":["post-168895","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-government-scheme","tag-government-scheme","tag-national-food-security-mission","tag-nfsm","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>National Food Security Mission NFSM in India, Know More About It<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"National Food Security Mission NFSM offering incentives, improved tech, and support. 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