National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF)

♦ The Union Cabinet approved the launch of the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme on 25 November 2024.

♦ The mission will operate with a total financial outlay of Rs.2,481 crore, with Rs.1,584 crore contributed by the central government and Rs.897 crore from state governments, covering the period up to the 15th Finance Commission (2025-26).

♦ The mission aims to transition farmers towards natural farming methods that are chemical-free and rooted in traditional knowledge systems.

♦ These practices involve integrating local livestock with diversified crop systems, utilizing location-specific technologies, and promoting agro-ecological principles tailored to local conditions.

Other approvels..

♦ The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of its flagship initiative, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) with an enhanced scope of work and an allocated budget of Rs.2,750 crore rupees for the period till March 31, 2028. AIM 2.0 is a step towards Viksit Bharat that aims to expand, strengthen, and deepen India’s already vibrant innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. 

♦ The Union Cabinet also approved the One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) scheme, allocating Rs.6,000 crore for 2025-2027.

♦ This initiative aims to provide seamless access to high-impact scholarly articles and journals for nearly 1.8 crore students, faculty, and researchers across 6,300 government-managed higher education and R&D institutions. 

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