National Mission on Natural Farming
in Kerala
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Key dates and updates (Kerala)
Nationwide and Kerala-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
| Milestone | Date |
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| Scheme launch |
National Mission on Natural Farming in Kerala
National Mission on Natural Farming is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for National Mission on Natural Farming in Kerala
Scheme Overview
To motivate farmers to adopt chemical free farming and enhance the reach of natural farming, the Government has formulated National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a separate and independent scheme from 2023-24 by up scaling the Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddati (BPKP).
Eligibility Criteria
The scheme is applicable to all farmers in India
Benefits
• Farmers practicing Natural Farming reported similar yields to those following conventional farming. In several cases, higher yields per harvest were also reported.
• As Natural Farming does not use any synthetic chemicals, health risks and hazards are eliminated. The food has higher nutrition density and therefore offers better health benefits.
• Natural Farming ensures better soil biology, improved agrobiodiversity and a more judicious usage of water with much smaller carbon and nitrogen footprints.
• Natural Farming aims to make farming viable and aspirational by increasing net incomes of farmers on account of cost reduction, reduced risks, similar yields, incomes from intercropping.
• By working with diverse crops that help each other and cover the soil to prevent unnecessary water loss through evaporation, Natural Farming optimizes the amount of ‘crop per drop’.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1) Aadhaar number |
| 2 | 2) Land documents |
| 3 | 3) Caste Certificate (SC/ST only) |
| 4 | 4) Bank Details |
| 5 | 5) Photographs |
| 6 | <br> |
| 7 | 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. |
How to Apply in Kerala
Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with Zila Parishad to apply for the scheme.
Offline Step 01: Interested beneficiary can get in touch with Zila Parishad to apply for the scheme.
Step 02: Zila Parishad Officer will submit applicant’s details and project plan to State Agriiculture Department.
Offline Step 02: Zila Parishad Officer will submit applicant’s details and project plan to State Agriiculture Department.
Step 03: State Agriiculture Department will prepare a State Annual Action Plan
Offline Step 03: State Agriiculture Department will prepare a State Annual Action Plan
Step 04: Once funds from State are approved, financial assistance will be released to beneficiary.
Offline Step 04: Once funds from State are approved, financial assistance will be released to beneficiary.
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for National Mission on Natural Farming in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Mission on Natural Farming. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Mission on Natural Farming in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala 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 Mission on Natural Farming?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2023 through 1 January 2023, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
It will help the individuals to undertake activities, capacity building, promotion, and demonstration of Natural Farming and will also help in creating standards, certification procedure and branding for Natural Farming products for national and international markets.