National Food Security Mission (NFSM)
National
Food Security Mission was launched in 2007-08 to increase the production of
rice, wheat and pulses by 10, 8 and 2 million tonnes, respectively by the end
of XI Plan through area expansion and productivity enhancement; restoring soil
fertility and productivity; creating employment opportunities; and enhancing
farm level economy. The Mission is being continued during 12th Five Year Plan
with new target of additional production of 25 million tonnes of food grains
comprising of 10 million tonnes rice, 8 million tonnes of wheat, 4 million
tonnes of pulses and 3 million tonnes of coarse cereals by the end of XII Plan.
Energy-efficient
technology supported by the scheme: Minimum Tillage, Residue management, Solar energy based equipments
For more details visit-
https://www.nfsm.gov.in/