November 25, 2024 11:01 PM

Cabinet approves National Mission on Natural Farming with ₹2,481 crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The mission will operate with a total financial outlay of ₹2,481 crore, with ₹1,584 crore contributed by the central government and ₹897 crore from state governments, covering the period up to the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26). Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described the init...