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National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) — Original Phase

राष्ट्रीय सतत कृषि मिशन

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation

iAbout This Scheme

One of the eight national missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC, 2008), NMSA was formally launched in 2010 to promote sustainable agriculture practices, enhance soil health, improve water efficiency, and build adaptive capacity to climate change. NMSA supported soil health card distribution (precursor to Soil Health Card Scheme), micro-irrigation, and climate resilient agriculture. The original NMSA framework was restructured and components split into the Soil Health Card Scheme, PMKSY, and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana in 2015-16.

🎁Key Benefits

Soil health monitoring and card distribution to farmers
Promotion of micro-irrigation (drip and sprinkler)
Climate resilient crop variety promotion
Organic and natural farming promotion

✅Eligibility Criteria

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Scheme restructured 2015 — historical archive of original NMSA framework

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📝How to Apply

Historical Scheme — No Active Application

This scheme has been discontinued. It has been superseded by newer programmes. Visit the successor scheme page or contact your district collector for current alternatives.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for farmer schemes?

Most farmer schemes are open to small and marginal farmers owning cultivable land up to 2 hectares. Specific schemes may have additional criteria. Aadhaar linkage with bank account is mandatory for DBT schemes.

How is the money transferred in DBT schemes?

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) sends money directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-linked bank account, eliminating middlemen and ensuring timely delivery of financial assistance.

What documents are needed for farmer scheme registration?

Generally: Aadhaar card, land ownership documents (Khatauni/Khasra), bank passbook, mobile number linked to Aadhaar, and passport-size photograph.

Can tenant farmers apply for PM-Kisan?

No, PM-Kisan is only for landholder farmer families. Tenant farmers or sharecroppers do not qualify for PM-Kisan but may be eligible for other schemes like Fasal Bima.

Required Documents

This is a historical/discontinued scheme — no active application required
For research reference: consult Planning Commission archives or National Archives of India
Scheme records available at archive.india.gov.in

Editorial note: This page is researched, written, and regularly reviewed by the Aditya Raj Hirve using official government sources and notifications. Information is verified against the originating ministry or department portal before publication. Last reviewed: July 2026.

Always verify critical details directly from the official government portal before applying.

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National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) — Original Phase — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) — Original Phase

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

Required Documents

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