NFSM

NFSM (National Food Security Mission) Government of India ki ek flagship scheme hai jiska main objective hai food grains production ko sustainably increase karna. Is mission ke under rice, wheat, pulses aur coarse cereals jaise crops ko promote kiya jata hai.
Pulses (dalhan) component NFSM ka bahut hi important hissa hai, kyunki pulses protein security ke liye essential hain aur India me inki demand hamesha high rehti hai.

Ye mission Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare ke guidance me implement hota hai aur state agriculture departments ke through ground level par execute kiya jata hai।

NFSM – Grants on Distribution of Seed of Pulses kya hota hai

NFSM ke pulses component ke under farmers ko certified / quality seeds of pulses par financial assistance (subsidy) di jati hai. Iska purpose hai:

• Farmers ko achha quality seed affordable banana
• Pulses ki productivity badhana
• Import dependency kam karna

Is scheme ke tahat farmers ko:

• ₹25 per kg of seed, ya
• Total seed cost ka 50%,
  👉 jo bhi kam ho, utni financial assistance milti hai.

⚠️ Ye assistance un seeds par milti hai jinki age 10 saal se kam ho (notified varieties).

Subsidy Structure: ₹25/kg ya 50% (Whichever is Less)

NFSM pulses seed subsidy ka structure simple hai:

• 💸 Rate: ₹25 per kg
• 📉 Cap: Total seed cost ka 50%
• 🔁 Rule: Jo bhi kam ho, wahi subsidy milegi

Example 1:

• Seed price = ₹40/kg
• 50% = ₹20/kg
• Fixed rate = ₹25/kg
  👉 Subsidy = ₹20/kg (kyunki 50% kam hai)

Example 2:

• Seed price = ₹70/kg
• 50% = ₹35/kg
• Fixed rate = ₹25/kg
  👉 Subsidy = ₹25/kg (kyunki ₹25 kam hai)

Kaun-kaun si Pulses (Dalhan) cover hoti hain

NFSM pulses component ke under commonly ye crops cover hoti hain (state-wise list vary ho sakti hai):

• 🌱 Chickpea (Chana)
• 🌱 Pigeon Pea (Arhar / Tur)
• 🌱 Lentil (Masoor)
• 🌱 Green Gram (Moong)
• 🌱 Black Gram (Urad)
• 🌱 Field Pea (Matar)
• 🌱 Cowpea (Lobia)

⚠️ Sirf approved / notified varieties ke certified seeds hi eligible hote hain.

NFSM Pulses Seed Scheme ka Objective

Is scheme ke main objectives hain:

• Pulses production aur productivity badhana
• Quality seed replacement rate (SRR) improve karna
• Rainfed areas me pulses cultivation ko promote karna
• Farmers ki cost of cultivation kam karna
• National level par protein availability ensure karna

Eligibility – Kaun apply kar sakta hai?

NFSM pulses seed subsidy ke liye generally ye eligible hote hain:

• Individual farmers
• Small & marginal farmers
• Tenant farmers (state norms ke anusar)
• Farmer groups / cooperatives (jahan applicable)

Basic conditions:

• Applicant ke paas agricultural land honi chahiye
• Pulses crop NFSM approved list me honi chahiye
• Certified seeds ka use mandatory hai
• Seed variety 10 saal se kam purani honi chahiye

Required Documents

NFSM pulses seed subsidy ke liye aam taur par ye documents chahiye hote hain:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Land Records (Jamabandi / Patta / Lease deed)
3. Bank Passbook (DBT ke liye)
4. Certified seed purchase bill/invoice
5. Seed tag / label (proof of variety & year)
6. Passport size photo
7. Mobile number

How to Apply for NFSM Pulses Seed Subsidy

Application process state-wise thoda vary karta hai, lekin general steps ye hote hain:

✅ Step 1: Agriculture Office / Seed Distribution Center

• Apne Block/District Agriculture Office ya notified seed distribution point se contact karein

✅ Step 2: Registration / Application

• NFSM pulses component ka application/registration karein
• Crop, area aur seed quantity details bharein

✅ Step 3: Seed Purchase

• Certified seeds authorized source se purchase karein
• Bill aur seed tag sambhal kar rakhein

✅ Step 4: Verification

• Department ke officials documents aur details verify karte hain
• Kabhi-kabhi field verification bhi hoti hai

✅ Step 5: Subsidy Release

• Approval ke baad subsidy Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ke through bank account me credit hoti hai

Geographical Focus

NFSM pulses implementation me zyada focus hota hai:

• Rainfed aur low productivity areas
• Pulses dominant districts
• Rice–wheat system se diversification wale regions

Isse balanced cropping pattern ko promote kiya jata hai.

NFSM Pulses Seed Subsidy ke Benefits

• ✅ Quality seeds at affordable cost
• ✅ Better germination & higher yield
• ✅ Cost of cultivation kam
• ✅ Pulses production increase
• ✅ Farmer income improvement
• ✅ National protein security support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Kya subsidy seed kharidne se pehle milti hai?
👉 Nahi, pehle seed purchase hota hai, baad me subsidy DBT ke through milti hai.

Q2. Kya hybrid pulses seeds par bhi subsidy milti hai?
👉 Haan, agar hybrid variety approved & notified ho.

Q3. Kya ek farmer multiple pulses crops par subsidy le sakta hai?
👉 Haan, lekin area aur quantity norms ke andar.

Q4. “Seeds aged less than 10 years” ka matlab kya hai?
👉 Matlab jo variety 10 saal se purani notified nahi hai, wahi eligible hoti hai.

Important Tips for Farmers

• Sirf certified & notified seeds hi kharidein
• Seed tag aur bill safely preserve karein
• Sowing season se pehle registration karwa lein
• State agriculture advisories follow karein
• DBT ke liye bank account Aadhaar se linked ho

🔍 Conclusion

NFSM – Grants on Distribution of Seed of Pulses farmers ke liye ek bahut hi useful support scheme hai. ₹25/kg ya 50% (jo kam ho) ki subsidy se quality pulses seeds affordable ho jate hain, jisse yield aur income dono improve hoti hai. Agar aap chana, arhar, moong, urad jaise pulses ugate hain, to NFSM ka ye component aapke liye must-benefit opportunity hai 🌱

🌐 More Information

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