ABOUT THE MISSION: NMSA derives its mandate from Sustainable Agriculture Mission which is one of the eight Missions outlined under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). NMSA will cater to key dimensions of ‘Water use efficiency’, ‘Nutrient Management’ and ‘Livelihood diversification’ through adoption of sustainable development pathway by progressively shifting to environmental friendly technologies, adoption of energy efficient equipments, conservation of natural resources, integrated farming, etc. Besides, NMSA aims at promoting location specific improved agronomic practices through soil health management, enhanced water use efficiency, judicious use of chemicals, crop diversification, progressive adoption of crop-livestock farming systems and integrated approaches like crop-sericulture, agro-forestry, fish farming, etc.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To make agriculture more productive, sustainable, remunerative and climate resilient by promoting location specific Integrated/Composite Farming Systems.
2. To conserve natural resources through appropriate soil and moisture conservation measures.
3. To adopt comprehensive soil health management practices based on soil fertility maps, soil test based application of macro & micro nutrients, judicious use of fertilizers etc.
4. To optimize utilization of water resources through efficient water management to expand coverage for achieving ‘more crop per drop’.
5. To develop capacity of farmers & stakeholders, in conjunction with other on-going Missions e.g. National Mission on Agriculture Extension & Technology, National Food Security Mission, National Initiative for Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) etc., in the domain of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures.
6. To pilot models in select blocks for improving productivity of rainfed farming by mainstreaming rainfed technologies refined through NICRA and by leveraging resources from other schemes/Missions like Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), RKVY etc.
7. To establish an effective inter and intra Departmental/Ministerial co-ordination for accomplishing key deliverables of National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture under the aegis of NAPCC.
MAIN COMPONENTS:
| COMPONENT |
ABOUT |
| Rainfed Area Development (RAD) |
This component will introduce appropriate farming systems by integrating multiple components of agriculture such as crops, horticulture, livestock, fishery, forestry with agro based income generating activities and value addition. Besides, soil test/soil health card based nutrient management practices, farmland development, resource conservation and crop selection conducive to local agro climatic condition will also be promoted under this component. |
| Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) |
To encourage tree plantation on farm land “Har Medh Par Ped”, along with crops/ cropping system. The scheme is being implemented in the States which have liberalized transit regulations for selected tree species. |
| National Bamboo Mission (NBM) |
To increase the area under bamboo plantation in non forest Government and private lands to supplement farm income and contribute towards resilience to climate change as well as availability of quality raw material requirement of industries. The bamboo plantations will be promoted predominantly in farmers’ fields, homesteads, community lands, arable wastelands, and along irrigation canals, water bodies etc. |
| Soil Health Management (SHM) |
It aims at promoting location as well as crop specific sustainable soil health management including residue management, organic farming practices by way of creating and linking soil fertility maps with macro-micro nutrient management, appropriate land use based on land capability, judicious application of fertilizers and minimizing the soil erosion/degradation. For this soil health cards are issued to all farmers, in every three years. It contains 12 parameters-
Another extended component of SHM is Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna. Under this organic farming is promoted through adoption of organic village by cluster approach and PGS certification. |
| Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture: Monitoring, Modeling and Networking (CCSAMMN) |
It will provide creation and bidirectional (land/farmers to research/scientific establishments and vice versa) dissemination of climate change related information and knowledge by way of piloting climate change adaptation/mitigation research/model projects in the domain of climate smart sustainable management practices and integrated farming system suitable to local agro-climatic conditions. |
SIGNIFICANCE:
The National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is a government effort to encourage eco-friendly farming in India. It helps in:
1. Diverse Farming:Encourages mixed farming involving crops, livestock, fisheries, plantations, and pastures to boost livelihoods, ensure food security, and reduce risks from crop failures.
2. Smart Technology:Promotes resource-saving technologies on and off the farm, preparing for extreme weather events like floods or dry spells.
3. Water Management:Helps manage water resources effectively and use water wisely with technology and management solutions.
4. Better Farming Practices:Encourages improved farming methods for higher productivity, healthier soil, and judicious use of chemicals.
5. Soil Database:Creates a database on soil resources to guide farmers in adopting location-specific practices and optimizing fertilizer use.
6. Nutrient Management:Encourages practices tailored to specific locations and crops to improve soil health and crop productivity.
7. Climate Strategies:Collaborates with experts to develop climate change strategies for different farming situations and promotes them through appropriate farming systems.
8. Local Pilot Programs:Tests interventions based on land capability and climate, ensuring integrated development and using investments from various schemes.
Overall, NMSA provides financial and technical support to farmers, promoting practices that are friendly to the environment and contribute to sustainable agriculture.”
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