About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to promote natural farming practices through capacity building, training, certification, and financial assistance for on-farm input production infrastructure, thereby reducing cultivation costs and increasing farmers' income.
The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The scheme aims to promote natural farming practices through capacity building, awareness creation, certification, and financial assistance for on-farm input production infrastructure to farmers. It focuses on reducing dependence on externally purchased inputs, lowering cultivation costs, improving soil health, and increasing farmers' income. The mission supports the formation of natural farming clusters, Farmer Field Schools, certification under the Natural Farming Recognition System, and market development initiatives for natural farming produce. It also promotes integrated agriculture-animal husbandry models based on desi cows and locally available resources.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Department | Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Benefit type | Composite (cash plus goods or services) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | agriculture.up.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
|---|---|
| Implementing agency | INM / State Government Department |
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance for On-Farm Input Production Infrastructure
- Financial assistance of Rs. 15,000/- per hectare is provided.
- Assistance is released at Rs. 5,000/- per hectare per year for 3 years.
- Assistance is provided for creating on-farm natural farming input production infrastructure.
- Assistance is available only to farmers who adopt and continue natural farming practices.
Training and Capacity Building
- Participation in Farmer Field Schools (FFS) for practical training on natural farming techniques.
- Training programmes organized by Champion Farmers and Community Resource Persons.
- Exposure visits to successful natural farming models and farms.
Natural Farming Kit
- Natural Farming Kit provided to participating farmers during Farmer Field School activities.
- Cost norm of Rs. 1,200/- per farmer for the kit.
Certification Support
- Registration and certification support under the Natural Farming Recognition System (NFRS).
- Certification facilitation and verification support provided for cluster members.
Market Development Support
- Support for marketing, branding, exhibitions, haats, melas, and promotion of certified natural farming produce.
- Promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) for aggregation and marketing.
Who qualifies
- The scheme is applicable to all farmers in India.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The State Government identifies eligible Gram Panchayats and villages having practicing natural farmers.
Step 2: Champion Farmers and Community Resource Persons are selected in consultation with the Gram Panchayat.
Step 3: Interested farmers participate in Farmer Field School activities and training programmes.
Step 4: Willing farmers commit to adopting natural farming and are registered in Natural Farming Clusters.
Step 5: Farmers undertake the natural farming pledge and comply with cluster requirements.
Step 6: Cluster members are registered under the Natural Farming Recognition System for certification.
Step 7: Financial assistance and other benefits are provided to eligible farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Jan 2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the "National Mission on Natural Farming"?
The "National Mission on Natural Farming" is a Government of India scheme that promotes chemical-free natural farming through training, certification, and financial assistance.
Which ministry implements the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
What is the main objective of the scheme?
The scheme aims to reduce farmers' dependence on externally purchased inputs, lower cultivation costs, and increase farmers' income through natural farming.
Who can apply under the scheme?
A farmer willing to adopt and continue natural farming practices on a long-term basis can apply under the scheme.
What financial assistance is available under the scheme?
Eligible farmers can receive financial assistance of Rs. 15,000/- per hectare, distributed over 3 years.
How is the financial assistance provided?
The assistance is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the farmer's bank account.
What is a Natural Farming Cluster?
A Natural Farming Cluster is a group of at least 50 farmers covering approximately 50 hectares who collectively practice natural farming.
What is a Farmer Field School?
A Farmer Field School is a training platform where farmers receive practical demonstrations and hands-on training in natural farming techniques.
Is certification available under the scheme?
Yes, certification is provided through the Natural Farming Recognition System (NFRS).
Can a farmer receive benefits for more than 1 hectare?
No, financial benefits under the scheme are limited to a maximum of 1 hectare per farmer.
Are exposure visits included under the scheme?
Yes, exposure visits to successful natural farming farms and demonstrations are supported under the scheme.
What happens if a farmer discontinues natural farming?
Subsequent installments of financial assistance may be stopped if the farmer discontinues natural farming.
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