National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)
Natural farming is a chemical-free agriculture practice rooted in local biodiversity and traditional knowledge. India has launched a centralised mission to scale it up, reduce input costs for farmers, and position Indian agriculture for premium organic export markets.
- Approved by the Union Cabinet in 2024; implementation through the Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
- Financial outlay: ₹2,481 crore over two years.
- Target: Bring 1 crore farmers under natural farming practices; cover approximately 7.5 lakh hectares.
- Based on the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati (BPKP), rooted in practices promoted by scientist-philosopher Subhash Palekar.
- Key inputs: Jeevamrit (fermented mixture of cow dung, cow urine, jaggery, pulse flour, and soil) — replaces chemical fertilisers.
- Andhra Pradesh's Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) is a state-level precedent, having enrolled over 6 lakh farmers.
- Natural farming aligns with India's international commitments under sustainable development (SDG 2 — Zero Hunger; SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption).
● Tracked since March 06, 2026 · last seen May 04, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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