Which of the following statements about the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), launched in 2024, is/are correct?
1.NMNF aims to reach 1 crore farmers and cover 7.5 lakh ha of agricultural land.
2.Model Demonstration Farms will be set up only at Agricultural Universities.
3.Natural Farming practices aim to reduce dependency on externally purchased inputs.
4.It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Only 1 and 3

Explanation:

. NMNF aims to reach about 1 crore farmers and cover nearly 7.5 lakh hectares through 15,000 clusters

. Natural Farming under NMNF focuses on reducing dependency on externally purchased chemical fertilizers and pesticides

. The mission promotes the use of locally available bio-inputs and traditional ecological practices

. Statements 1 and 3 correctly reflect the objectives of NMNF

Information Booster:

. NMNF promotes cost reduction, soil health improvement, and sustainable agriculture

. The mission supports capacity building, training, and cluster-based implementation of natural farming

Additional Knowledge:

Model Demonstration Farms only at Agricultural Universities (Option 2)

. Model demonstration farms are not restricted to Agricultural Universities

. They are also established at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), farmers’ fields, and other institutions

Central Sector Scheme (Option 4)

. NMNF is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), not a Central Sector Scheme

. Funding and implementation responsibilities are shared between the Centre and States