National Food Security Mission (NFSM) Expansion
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Expanded food security mission to cover 482 districts in rice, wheat, and pulses production. Targeted additional production of 25 million tonnes of foodgrains through improved technology dissemination and farm-level demonstrations.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 1 April 2010
Affected Population~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
UPA IICongress-led UPA
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Agriculture