Which of the following statements about the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF), launched in 2024, is/are correct?

1. The total approved outlay of NMNF till 2025-26 is ₹1,000 crore.
2. The mission supports the establishment of Bio-input Resource Centres for providing Natural Farming inputs.​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Only 2

Explanation:

• The total approved outlay for the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) till 2025‑26 is ₹2,481 crore—not ₹1,000 crore.
• The mission supports the establishment of Bio‑input Resource Centres (BRCs) to provide natural farming inputs to farmers.
• These BRCs serve as decentralized hubs supplying fermented organic formulations like Jeevamrit, Beejamrit, and Ghanjeevamrit.
• The goal is to support 10,000 BRCs across India to aid the transition to natural farming.
• The BRCs also act as knowledge resource centres for training and capacity building of farmers.

Information Booster:

• NMNF is being implemented during the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2023-24 to 2025-26).
• The scheme aims to promote eco-friendly, chemical-free agricultural practices and cover 7.5 lakh hectares.