National mission for sustainable agriculture (NMSA)
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) is a government initiative to enhance agricultural productivity, especially in monsoon areas that focus on integrated farming, water-use efficiency, soil health management, and synergizing resource conservation.
And, NMSA is a parent agricultural scheme under which the government implements:
- Water use efficiency
- Nutrient Management
- Livelihood diversification
The scheme wants to take a progressively sustainable route to adopt environment-friendly technologies, energy-efficient equipment, conservation of natural resources, and integrated farming.
There are other sub-schemes under NMSA like: –
- Rainfed Area Development (RAD)
- Soil Health Management (SHM)
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
- Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI)
- National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA)
- National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF)
Pradhan mantri krishi sinchai yojana (PMKSY)
“Har Khet ko Pani – More crop per drop”
So, this scheme is aimed at improving water conservation and optimized utilization of resources in the industry.
The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) motto is ‘Har Khet ko Pani’ which seeks to improve irrigation facilities for farmers. And, it also introduces a focused manner with end to end solutions on source creation, distribution, management, field application, and extension activities.
Objectives:
- Increased investment in irrigation at the field level
- Expand cultivable area under irrigation
- Improve farm water use efficiency to reduce wastage of water
- Enhance the adoption of being precise in irrigation and other water-saving technologies (more crop per drop)
Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana (PMFBY)- crop insurance scheme
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) is a Government-sponsored crop insurance scheme that integrates multiple stakeholders on a single platform.
Objectives:
- Provide insurance coverage and financial support to farmers in case crops get damaged due to natural calamities, pests & diseases.
- Stabilize the income of farmers to ensure a steady career and business growth.
- Encourage farmers to adopt innovative and modern agricultural practices.
- Ensure positive cash and credit flow in the agriculture sector.