National Food Security Mission NFSM
in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Key dates and updates (Andaman and Nicobar Islands)
Nationwide and Andaman and Nicobar Islands-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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National Food Security Mission NFSM in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
National Food Security Mission NFSM is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Apply for National Food Security Mission NFSM in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Scheme Overview
National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007-08 to increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses. Later, coarse cereals, nutri cereals, commercial crops (sugarcane, jute, and cotton) were also added to the mission.
Eligibility Criteria
All farmers can apply for the scheme.
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**Criteria for Identification of Areas and Beneficiaries**
1) In accordance with the decision of the GoI regarding implementation of Special Component Plan (SCP) for Scheduled Castes and Tribal SubPlan (TSP) for Scheduled Tribes, 16% of the total allocation for SCP and 8% for TSP will be earmarked. However, States will be allowed to make allocation to SC/ST farmers proportionate to their population in the States/districts.
2) At least 33% allocation of the fund is to be made for small and marginal farmers.
3) At least 30% allocation of the fund is to be made for women farmers.
4) All the farmers are entitled to avail the assistance for various components of the Mission limited to 5 hectares in a season.
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**Criteria for selection of districts:**
1) Districts with area more than 50,000 ha and yield below State average yield under NFSM-Rice and NFSM-Wheat have been selected.
2) All districts of north-eastern states (except Assam) with at least 5000 ha area under rice have been selected.
3) Districts with at least 15000 ha area under rice or wheat in hill states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand have been selected.
4) All districts of 29 states have been included under NFSM pulses.
5) In case of coarse cereals (Maize and Barley), the districts covering 70% of the total coarse cereals area of the state have been selected.
6) All States growing Jowar, Bajra, Ragi and Small Millets will be covered under the programme of NFSM-Nutri-Cereals (Jowar, Bajra, Ragi and Small Millets).
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For a Cluster Front Line Demonstration (CFLD) organised by ICAR, each cluster must be atleast 25 ha
For a Front Line Demonstration (FLD) organised by ICAR, each cluster must be atleast 1 ha
For a Demonstration organised by state government, each cluster must be atleast 100 ha (25 ha for Hilly and North East states)
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Benefits
The scheme targets to provide following benefits:
1) Enhance production and productivity of crops
2) Promotion and extension of improved technologies and seed varieties through Cluster Demonstration, Cluster Frontline Demonstration, and Frontline Demonstration
3) Assistance for quality / certified seeds production and distribution
4) Support for nutrient management and pest management
5) Provision of flexi component for Interventions covering farm implements/ machines, capacity building of farmers, water carrying pipes, post-harvest technologies like Dal Mill/de-stoning/ grading, etc.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | 1) Aadhaar number |
| 2 | 2) Caste certificate (SC/ST) |
| 3 | 3) Bank details |
| 4 | The specific documents for availing the benefits of the program may vary depending on the type of intervention and the state. It is recommended to consult with the relevant authorities for detailed information on documents to be submitted. |
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How to Apply in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Step 01: Identification of individual beneficiary in a transparent and time-bound manner. Gram Panchayat should be involved in selection of beneficiary farmers. Panchayati Raj Institutions will be actively involved in selection of beneficiary and …
Offline Step 01: Identification of individual beneficiary in a transparent and time-bound manner. Gram Panchayat should be involved in selection of beneficiary farmers. Panchayati Raj Institutions will be actively involved in selection of beneficiary and selection of interventions under Local Initiatives in the identified districts.
Step 02: Funds for implementing the Mission's programme will be released to the State governments with the approval of the NFSM-EC.
Offline Step 02: Funds for implementing the Mission's programme will be released to the State governments with the approval of the NFSM-EC.
Step 03: The State Governments will release the funds to the State Level Agency through PFMS/Treasury.
Offline Step 03: The State Governments will release the funds to the State Level Agency through PFMS/Treasury.
Step 04: The State Level Agency would make funds available to the District Level Agency in accordance with
Offline approved programme of the district.
Step 05: District level agency would release the fund to the Implementing Agency/ beneficiary.
Offline Step 05: District level agency would release the fund to the Implementing Agency/ beneficiary.
Common questions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Who can apply for National Food Security Mission NFSM in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Eligible residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Food Security Mission NFSM. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Food Security Mission NFSM in Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
Applicants in Andaman and Nicobar Islands typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for National Food Security Mission NFSM?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2007 through 1 January 2007, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Any farmer who owns the land can avail benefits under the scheme.