Q. With reference to National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to promote chemical-free natural farming practices across India.
2.Farmers will receive a simple certification system and common branding for their produce to enhance market access.
3.It aims to establish Bio-Input Resource Centers (BRCs) to replace traditional farming methods with industrial techniques in natural farming.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) is designed to promote chemical-free, sustainable farming practices based on traditional knowledge and natural inputs like Jeevamrit and Beejamrit. It focuses on reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. One of the key features of NMNF is to provide farmers with an easy certification system and a unified national brand for chemical-free produce, improving their access to markets and ensuring better returns.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The establishment of Bio-Input Resource Centers (BRCs) under NMNF is aimed at supporting natural farming by providing natural inputs like bio-fertilizers (Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, etc.), not industrial techniques.
Source: AIR
