National Food Security Mission NFSM
✓ Information verified — June 2026National 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.
What You Get
- Free or subsidized seeds of improved varieties
- Demonstration plots to teach modern farming techniques
- Support for establishing seed production units
- Training programs on better agricultural practices
- Access to seed hubs for quality seed distribution
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Farmers engaged in cultivation of rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, or commercial crops
- Landholding farmers of any size (marginal, small, or large)
- Farmers willing to adopt improved farming methods
- Applicants must be residents of target states/districts under the mission
- No specific income limit mentioned
Documents Needed
0/4 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Land Ownership Certificate
- 3. Bank Passbook
- 4. Voter ID Card
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/nfsmcssNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
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