Objective of NFSNM In view of the stagnating food grain production and an increasing consumption need of the growing population, Government of India had launched this Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ‘National Food Security Mission’ in October 2007. During 2024-2025, it has been renamed as “National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM)”. The objectives are as follows. Increasing production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse Cereals (Maize & Barley), Commercial Crops (Cotton, Jute & Sugarcane) and Nutri-Cereals (Shree Anna) through area expansion, adoption of different cropping patterns and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner. Restoring soil fertility and productivity at farm level. Enhancing farm level economy to enhance farmer’s income. Enhancing post-harvest value addition at the farm gate for better price realization to farmers through efficient market linkages. Enhancing the Seed Replacement Rate (SRR) and Varietal Replacement Rate (VRR). Improving the infrastructure of the Seed Sector in the country. Major Components of NFSNM National Food Security Mission – Rice (NFSM-Rice) National Food Security Mission – Wheat (NFSM-Wheat) National Food Security Mission – Pulses (NFSM-Pulses) National food Security Mission - Coarse cereals (Maize & Barley) National Food Security Mission – Nutri cereals (Shree Anna) National Food Security Mission – Commercial crops (NFSM-Commercial crops) National Food Security Mission – Seed Components (erstwhile Sub-Mission for Seed and Planting Material). Source: National Food Security Mission Portal Related Resources National Food Security Mission- Operational Guidelines National Crop Production Targets for Foodgrains, Oilseeds and Commercial crops for the year 2026-27