About this farmer scheme
National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched in 2007 to increase production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals, and Oilseeds through area expansion and productivity enhancement measures. NFSM provides subsidised seeds, micronutrients, soil amendment, farm machinery (seed drills, rotavators, zero-till machines), demonstration plots, and training to farmers in targeted districts. Five sub-missions: NFSM-Rice, NFSM-Wheat, NFSM-Pulses, NFSM-Coarse Cereals, NFSM-Commercial Crops. Beneficiaries: small and marginal farmers in 638 targeted districts. Seed subsidy: 50% of seed cost for certified seeds. Farm machinery: 50% subsidy (similar to SMAM). Soil health improvement: free lime/gypsum. Micro-irrigation support. Budget: ₹7,700 crore (2021-26). Target: Rice +25 MT, Wheat +8 MT, Pulses +4 MT.
Farmer benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | National Food Security Mission (NFSM) 2026 — Seed, Fertilizer & Technology Subsidy for Farmers |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2007 |
| Benefit | 50% subsidy on certified seeds + farm machinery + micronutrients + free demonstration + training for farmers in targeted districts |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 5 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://nfsm.gov.in |
राष्ट्रीय खाद्य सुरक्षा मिशन (NFSM) — चावल, गेहूं, दलहन, मोटे अनाज और तिलहन की उत्पादकता बढ़ाने के लिए बीज, उर्वरक, farm machinery पर 50% subsidy। 638 targeted जिलों में। nfsm.gov.in।
50% सब्सिडी — प्रमाणित बीज + कृषि यंत्र + सूक्ष्म पोषक तत्व + प्रशिक्षण — 638 चयनित जिलों में
What farmers receive
50% subsidy on certified seeds + farm machinery + micronutrients + free demonstration + training for farmers in targeted districts
Which farmers qualify
- ✓Farmers (particularly small and marginal) in NFSM-targeted districts
- ✓Must grow targeted crops: rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals, oilseeds
- ✓Valid land records and Aadhaar mandatory
- ✓Apply through local Agriculture Department / Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)
Papers to keep ready
Registration walkthrough
- 1Contact your local Agriculture Department office or Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in an NFSM-targeted district.
- 2Confirm you grow a targeted crop — rice, wheat, pulses, coarse cereals or oilseeds.
- 3Register as a beneficiary farmer with Aadhaar card, land records and bank passbook.
- 4Buy certified seeds, micronutrients or soil amendments like lime/gypsum through the department's approved channel.
- 5Keep seed and input purchase receipts to claim the seed or machinery subsidy afterward.
- 6Join demonstration plots and training sessions organised in your district under NFSM.
- 7The 50% subsidy on certified seed cost or farm machinery (seed drills, rotavators, zero-till machines) is reimbursed to your bank account after verification.
Official Government Portal
Submit your application yourself on nfsm.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
🔗Apply on nfsm.gov.in