Central
Agriculture Department
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National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
Application Start Date
01 Apr 2026
Last Date to Apply
31 Mar 2027
Scheme Overview & Benefits
Centrally sponsored scheme designed to increase the production and productivity of food grains (pulses, wheat, rice, coarse cereals, and nutri-cereals). The mission promotes modern farm mechanization, improved seed distribution, and soil nutrition management. Key Benefits & Subsidies:
High-Yielding Certified Seed Subsidy: Financial assistance of up to 50% of the cost (₹25 to ₹50 per kg depending on crop type for certified pulses and cereal seeds).
Farm Mechanization Subsidy: 40% to 50% capital subsidy on purchasing modern equipment including Seed Drills, Zero-Till Multi-Crop Planters, Power Weeders, Rotavators, and Power/Knapsack Sprayers.
Integrated Nutrient & Pest Support: 50% financial assistance for micro-nutrients, gypsum, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and IPM/INM kits.
Demonstration Assistance: Full assistance for cluster front-line demonstration plots to train farmers on latest cropping techniques.
High-Yielding Certified Seed Subsidy: Financial assistance of up to 50% of the cost (₹25 to ₹50 per kg depending on crop type for certified pulses and cereal seeds).
Farm Mechanization Subsidy: 40% to 50% capital subsidy on purchasing modern equipment including Seed Drills, Zero-Till Multi-Crop Planters, Power Weeders, Rotavators, and Power/Knapsack Sprayers.
Integrated Nutrient & Pest Support: 50% financial assistance for micro-nutrients, gypsum, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, and IPM/INM kits.
Demonstration Assistance: Full assistance for cluster front-line demonstration plots to train farmers on latest cropping techniques.
Eligibility Criteria
All small, marginal, and large individual farmers cultivating food grains, pulses, coarse cereals, or nutri-cereals.
The farm must be located in NFSM-notified districts for the specific crop component.
Must possess valid agricultural landholding records (7/12 extract or Land Passbook).
Preference given to Small & Marginal Farmers, Women Farmers, and SC/ST beneficiaries.
The farm must be located in NFSM-notified districts for the specific crop component.
Must possess valid agricultural landholding records (7/12 extract or Land Passbook).
Preference given to Small & Marginal Farmers, Women Farmers, and SC/ST beneficiaries.
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Keep your 7/12 land records, Aadhaar, and bank passbook ready before beginning your submission.
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Quick Information
- State / Level: Central
- Administering Department: Agriculture Department
- Application Start Date: 01 Apr 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 31 Mar 2027
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