What is Natural Farming Mission?
The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) is a dedicated Central Sector Scheme launched in November 2023 by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare with a budget of ₹2,481 crore for 2023-24 to 2025-26. The mission promotes 'Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP)' — a system of farming based on agro-ecology principles using locally available on-farm resources: Jeevamrit (fermented cow dung-urine solution as liquid fertilizer), Bijamrit (seed treatment with cow dung-lime solution), Mulching (soil moisture conservation), and Whapasa (maintaining soil moisture between 50% field capacity). Target: Convert 1 crore farmers on 7.5 million hectares to natural farming by 2025-26. Financial support: ₹15,000 per hectare per year (for 3 years) split as: 50% central government + 50% state government contribution. Master Trainers (Champion Farmers): 10,000 Champion Farmers identified nationally, each training 100+ farmers. Farmer Resource Centres (FRCs): 10,000 centres established at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Agriculture Science Centres. The mission is aligned with 'Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF)' pioneered by Subhash Palekar — now rebranded under the national programme. State leaders: Andhra Pradesh (6 lakh+ farmers), Gujarat (3 lakh+ farmers), Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh.
Natural Farming Mission — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) 2026 — ₹15,000/Hectare for Chemical-Free Farming |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2023 |
| Benefit | ₹15,000 per hectare per year for 3 years (total ₹45,000/hectare) + Zero chemical input costs → ₹15,000–30,000/acre saved annually + Free training at KVKs + Organic premium price of 20-50% higher for produce |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 24 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://naturalfarming.dac.gov.in |
राष्ट्रीय प्राकृतिक खेती मिशन (NMNF) नवंबर 2023 में कृषि और किसान कल्याण मंत्रालय द्वारा ₹2,481 करोड़ के बजट के साथ शुरू किया गया। यह 'भारतीय प्राकृतिक कृषि पद्धति (BPKP)' को बढ़ावा देता है — जीवामृत (गोबर-गोमूत्र घोल), बीजामृत (बीज उपचार), Mulching और Whapasa। लक्ष्य: 2025-26 तक 1 करोड़ किसान, 7.5 मिलियन हेक्टेयर प्राकृतिक खेती। ₹15,000/हेक्टेयर/वर्ष (3 साल) — 50% केंद्र + 50% राज्य। 10,000 Champion Farmers और 10,000 Farmer Resource Centres।
₹15,000/हेक्टेयर/वर्ष × 3 साल = ₹45,000 तक सहायता + रासायनिक खर्च शून्य → ₹15,000-30,000/एकड़ की बचत + KVK पर मुफ्त प्रशिक्षण + उपज पर 20-50% organic premium
Benefits of Natural Farming Mission
₹15,000 per hectare per year for 3 years (total ₹45,000/hectare) + Zero chemical input costs → ₹15,000–30,000/acre saved annually + Free training at KVKs + Organic premium price of 20-50% higher for produce
Who is Eligible for Natural Farming Mission?
- ✓Any farmer (small, marginal, or large land holder) willing to fully transition to natural farming
- ✓Farmer must commit to chemical-free cultivation — no pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or GMO seeds
- ✓Priority given to small and marginal farmers (up to 2 hectares land holding)
- ✓Tribal farmers and farmers in tribal districts get additional preference
- ✓Farmers already practicing organic/natural farming for 2+ years are given Champion Farmer status
- ✓Farmer must register on naturalfarming.dac.gov.in portal and on PM Kisan database
- ✓Both individual farmers and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are eligible
Documents Required for Natural Farming Mission
How to Apply for Natural Farming Mission Online?
- 1Visit naturalfarming.dac.gov.in → 'Farmer Registration' → Enter Aadhaar + PM Kisan ID
- 2Fill in land details (survey number, area in hectares, current crops grown)
- 3Select your nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) for training assignment
- 4Attend a mandatory 2-day Foundation Training at your assigned KVK — covers Jeevamrit, Bijamrit, Mulching preparation and field demonstration
- 5After training, your land is enrolled in the scheme — receive 'Natural Farming Farmer Certificate'
- 6First year: Implement natural farming on at least 1 hectare → KVK officer does field verification → ₹7,500/hectare released (50% of annual ₹15,000)
- 7Second verification: After 1 cropping season → second installment ₹3,750/hectare released
- 8Third installment on annual review + soil health card improvement documentation
- 9Champion Farmer path: Demonstrate results on your farm → apply for Champion Farmer status → receive ₹25,000 additional honorarium + mobile phone for farmer training
Official Government Portal
The single official window for this scheme is naturalfarming.dac.gov.in. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗Apply on naturalfarming.dac.gov.in