National Food Security Mission It is a centrally sponsored | Study today ( UPSC prelims mains )
National Food Security Mission
It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
It is launched to enhance the production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals and commercial crops (Cotton,
jute and Sugarcane).
Targets - Production of rice, wheat and pulses would be increased by 10, 8, 4 million tonnes respectively and
Coarse cereals by 3 million tonnes.
Funding - 50:50 by Centre and State for food crops and 100% centre funding for cash crops.
It would be implemented through cluster demonstration, distribution of high yield seeds with farm mechanization, &Integrated pest management.
(Note - National Food Security Act is different from the Mission and the act is administered by the Ministry of
Consumer Affairs).
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