Lok Sabha Question No. 5217 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-24
Subject: Assessment of Impact of NFSM
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: Adv Gowaal Kagada Padavi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5217

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24 TH  MARCH, 2026

## ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF NFSM

5217. ADV GOWAAL KAGADA PADAVI:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण मंũी be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has undertaken any comprehensive assessment of the impact of the National Food Security Mission on the production and productivity of rice, wheat,  pulses  and  coarse  cereals  in  Maharashtra  during  the  last  five  years,  including district-wise performance indicators for tribal districts such as Nandurbar; (b) the total area brought under improved seed varieties, integrated nutrient management, and modern agronomic practices under the Mission, along with details of financial allocations in Maharashtra and their utilisation; (c) the  measurable  outcomes  achieved  in  terms  of  yield  improvement,  cropping intensity and farmer income enhancement; and the future targets and policy measures proposed to further strengthen foodgrain
- (d) production and nutritional security in tribal and rainfed regions?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE क ृ िष एवं िकसान कʞाण राǛ मंũी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)

(a) to (d): The NITI Aayog had undertaken independent evaluations & comprehensive assessment of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors including  the  National  Food  Security  &  Nutrition  Mission  (NFSNM)  being  implemented across  the  country  including  Maharashtra.  As  per  the  report,  the  impact  of  NFSNM  is visible  and  multi-dimensional -  from  reducing  pest-induced  losses  to  improving household food security via productivity improvements and large-scale adoption of better agronomic  practices,  supported  by  consistent  demonstrations  and  integrated  nutrient management (INM) efforts and has reinforced system-level change. Overall, the mission's impact trajectory is positive  and aligns  with its  overarching objective  of improving  food security and nutrition in rural India.

NFSNM  has  been  implemented  in  34  districts  of  Maharashtra  including  tribal districts  such  as  Nandurbar,  Palgahar,  Gadchiroli,  Thane,  Nashik,  Dhule,  Chandrapur, Amravati, Yavtmal and Gondia. As reported by the Government of Maharashtra, the state has  conducted  crop  demonstrations  for  showcasing  improved  package  of  practices/ modern agronomic practices in an area of 2,12,728 ha, distributed 51,497 Qtls. & produced 77,642.74 Qtls. of improved seed varieties for Rice, Wheat, Pulses, Coarse cereals and Shree Anna during 2025-26 (upto December,2025). In addition, the state has promoted integrated  nutrient  management  (INM)  in  an  area  of  39,971  ha.  For  the  state  of Maharashtra, an amount of Rs. 10414.21 Lakhs (Central Share) has been released (as on 19.03.2026) against the allocation of Rs.19149.16 Lakhs (Central Share) during 2025-26 under NFSNM, of which the state has incurred an expenditure of Rs. 9302.49 lakhs. The production of foodgrains in the country has increased from 3156.16 lakh tonnes in  2021-22 to 3577.32 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 while the productivity of foodgrains has increased from 2425 kg/ha in 2021-22 to 2601 kg/ha in 2024-25. Similarly, in the state of Maharashtra, the production of foodgrains has increased from 166.56 lakh tonnes in 202122 to 184.69 lakh tonnes in 2024-25 while the productivity of foodgrains has increased from  1438  kg/ha  in  2021-22  to  1574  kg/ha  in  2024-25.  These  gains  have  contributed toward strengthening farmer's income by improving their yield. The state government of Maharashtra has informed that in Nandurbar district, the total production of food grains (rice, wheat, coarse cereals & pulses) was 266753 tons during 2024-2025. Under  NFSNM,  the  focus  is  on  Shree  Anna  and  climate-resilient/bio-fortified varieties to strengthen foodgrain production and nutrition in the country including tribal and rainfed  regions.  Flexibility  has  been  given  to  the  States/UTs  to  identify  districts  for implementation of different components of the Mission, subject to inter alia conditions that prioritize districts with low productivity but high potential. Further, Government of India has approved 'Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' for a period of five years (202425  to  2028-29)  to  improve  socio  economic  condition  of  tribal  communities.  Various components of Krishionnati Yojana including NFSNM are promoted in Forest Right Act (FRA) patta holder`s farmers. In addition, Prime Minister Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana has been launched by central government for a period of six years, beginning with 2025-26 to cover 100 districts with low productivity moderate crop intensity and below average credit parameters. Under this scheme, 9 districts of Maharashtra namely Palghar, Nandurbar, Raigad,  Beed,  Gadchiroli,  Chh.  Sambhajinagar,  Dhule,  Chandrapur  and  Yavtmal  are covered.

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