Day 6
Agriculture & FoodSkim2024-11-25
Cabinet Approves National Mission on Natural Farming
What Happened
On November 25, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme with an outlay of Rs 2,481 crore until 2025-26. Subsuming previous initiatives, the mission targets 7.5 lakh hectares for chemical-free farming by establishing 10,000 Bio-Input Resource Centres and providing transitioning farmers a financial incentive of Rs 4,000 per acre annually.
Why It Matters
This formalizes India's shift toward climate-resilient agriculture, helping to restore soil health, reduce the national fertilizer subsidy burden, and ensure sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
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