| Which of the following about the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) launched by Indian Government are correct? |
| 1. The initiatives taken by the government under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) have resulted in an increase of 42 million tonnes in food grains production against a target of 20 million tonnes in the 11 Five-Year Plan. |
| 2. The targets of 11th five year exceeded and it was extended to 12th five year plan in 2012. In the 12th Plan, NFSM aims at raising the food grain production by 25 million tone. Besides rice, wheat and pulses, NFSM proposes to cover coarse cereals and fodder crops during the 12th plan period (2012-17). |
A) Only 1
B) Only 2
C) Both 1 and 2
D) neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
[d] [c] National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a Central Scheme of GOI launched in 2007 for 5 years to increase production and productivity of wheat, rice and pulses on a Sustainable basis so as to ensure food security of the country. The aim is to bridge the yield gap in respect of these crops through dissemination of improved technologies and farm management practices. The targets of 11th five year exceeded and it was extended to 12th five year plan in 2012. 12th plan aims to cover all the states of India with focus on low productive areas to bridge the yield gaps for additional production while stability in high production areas would be achieved through promotion of conservation agriculture practices.
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