{"id":2224,"date":"2025-04-04T20:53:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2224"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:09:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:39:31","slug":"national-food-security-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"National Food Security Mission, Objectives, Beneficiary, Strategy And NFSA Act!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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: #127abf;color:#127abf\" 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'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#What_is_the_National_Food_Security_Mission\" >What is the National Food Security Mission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#Objectives_of_National_Food_Security_Mission\" >Objectives of National Food Security Mission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#NFSM_Scheme_Details\" >NFSM Scheme Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#National_Food_Security_Mission_Beneficiary\" >National Food Security Mission Beneficiary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#National_Food_Security_Mission_Components\" >National Food Security Mission Components<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#Implementation_Strategy_of_NFSM\" >Implementation Strategy of NFSM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#National_Food_Security_Act\" >National Food Security Act<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#Challenges_Faced_by_NFSM\" >Challenges Faced by NFSM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-food-security-mission\/#National_Food_Security_Mission_FAQs\" >National Food Security Mission FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Food Security Mission (NFSM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a crucial government initiative aimed at enhancing food grain production in India. It is an important topic for UPSC aspirants, as it aligns with the themes of agriculture, food security, and rural development. Understanding NFSM can help candidates grasp India&#8217;s approach to ensuring food availability, sustainability, and economic upliftment of farmers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_National_Food_Security_Mission\"><\/span><b>What is the National Food Security Mission?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Food Security Mission (NFSM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in <\/span><b>2007<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on recommendations from the National Development Council (NDC). The mission focuses on boosting the production of rice, wheat, and pulses through area expansion, productivity enhancement, and improved farming techniques. Over time, it has also included coarse cereals and commercial crops under its scope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Cut off Analysis<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_National_Food_Security_Mission\"><\/span><b>Objectives of National Food Security Mission<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NFSM was designed to achieve the following objectives:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Objective<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Increase food grain production<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieve self-sufficiency in food grain production to ensure food security.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Enhance farm-level productivity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote modern agricultural techniques, seed quality improvement, and mechanization.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Restore soil fertility<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve soil health and sustainable farming practices.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Raise farmers\u2019 income<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase earnings of farmers by improving productivity and profitability.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Employment generation<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create jobs in agriculture and allied sectors.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2226\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-191532.png?resize=300%2C189&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-191532.png?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-191532.png?resize=768%2C484&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Screenshot-2025-04-04-191532.png?w=785&amp;ssl=1 785w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NFSM_Scheme_Details\"><\/span><b>NFSM Scheme Details<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>NFSM scheme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is implemented across <\/span><b>638 districts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>29 states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The key components include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cluster Demonstrations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Educating farmers on advanced agricultural practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Seed Distribution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Providing high-yielding and climate-resilient seed varieties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Farm Mechanization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Promoting modern tools and machinery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Efficiency Measures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Encouraging drip and sprinkler irrigation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil Fertility Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Nutrient application and organic farming techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training &amp; Awareness Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Capacity building for farmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Food_Security_Mission_Beneficiary\"><\/span><b>National Food Security Mission Beneficiary<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary <\/span><b>beneficiaries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the NFSM are <\/span><b>farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly small and marginal farmers. They receive support in the form of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subsidized seeds and fertilizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial assistance for farm equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training on advanced farming methods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Market linkages and post-harvest support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Food_Security_Mission_Components\"><\/span><b>National Food Security Mission Components<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NFSM includes various components targeting specific food crops and farming practices:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NFSM-Rice<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focuses on increasing rice production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NFSM-Wheat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Aims at enhancing wheat yields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NFSM-Pulses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Encourages pulse production to meet protein demands.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NFSM-Coarse Cereals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Promotes millet, maize, and barley cultivation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>NFSM-Commercial Crops<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Supports cotton, jute, and sugarcane farmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementation_Strategy_of_NFSM\"><\/span><b>Implementation Strategy of NFSM<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NFSM follows a structured approach to implementation, which includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>State and District Level Planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: State governments tailor NFSM policies based on local agricultural conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial Assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Funds are allocated for inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and machinery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Technological Interventions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Research and extension programs help in adopting advanced farming techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitoring and Evaluation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Regular assessments ensure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Food_Security_Act\"><\/span><b>National Food Security Act<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, complements the NFSM by ensuring access to subsidized food grains for <\/span><b>up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban populations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under the <\/span><b>Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Key provisions include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maternity benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Rs. 6,000 for pregnant women.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free meals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for children aged <\/span><b>6 months to 14 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mid-day meals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for school children.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nutritional support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for malnourished children.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Pattern<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Challenges_Faced_by_NFSM\"><\/span><b>Challenges Faced by NFSM<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Despite its success, the NFSM faces several challenges, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many farmers are unaware of available benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementation Gaps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Delays in fund disbursement and logistical issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Climate Change Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Erratic weather patterns affect crop yields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited Technology Adoption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Small farmers struggle to implement modern techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Food Security Mission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plays a vital role in ensuring food security, boosting agricultural production, and supporting farmers. Alongside the <\/span><b>National Food Security Act<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it strengthens India&#8217;s efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and nutritional security for its citizens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><i>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Food_Security_Mission_FAQs\"><\/span><b>National Food Security Mission FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2225 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2225{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2225 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2225{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2225.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743774320\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2225\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2225\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22250\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22250\" aria-controls=\"collapse22250\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the aim of the National Food Security Mission?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse22250\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22250\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The NFSM aims to increase food grain production and ensure food security in India through improved agricultural practices and financial assistance to farmers.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22251\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22251\" aria-controls=\"collapse22251\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who implements the National Food Security Mission?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22251\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22251\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare implements the NFSM in coordination with state governments and agricultural institutions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22252\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22252\" aria-controls=\"collapse22252\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does the NFSM help farmers?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22252\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22252\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The NFSM provides subsidized seeds, modern equipment, training, and financial aid to small and marginal farmers to boost productivity.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22253\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22253\" aria-controls=\"collapse22253\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which crops are covered under NFSM?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22253\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22253\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The mission covers rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals (millets, maize, barley), and commercial crops like cotton, jute, and sugarcane.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22254\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22254\" aria-controls=\"collapse22254\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is the success of NFSM measured?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22254\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22254\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Success is measured through increased food grain production, improved soil fertility, higher farmer incomes, and employment generation in the agricultural sector.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22255\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22255\" aria-controls=\"collapse22255\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> When was the National Food Security Mission launched?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22255\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22255\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) was launched during the Eleventh Five-Year Plan in 2007-08.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22256\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22256\" aria-controls=\"collapse22256\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was the initial target of the NFSM?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22256\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2225\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22256\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The initial target of the NFSM was to increase food grain production by an additional 20 million metric tonnes (MT).<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Food Security Mission aims to increase food grain production and ensure food security in India. 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