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National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
The Government of India targets bringing 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation from 2025–26 to 2029–30 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. The target is currently relevant for water-use efficiency and climate-resilient agriculture.
National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture:
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Origin | NMSA has been launched in 2014–15 as one of the 8 missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change. |
| Objective | NMSA provides for climate-resilient agriculture through soil health, water-use efficiency, and integrated farming interventions. |
| Administrative Shift | Since 2022–23, NMSA has been subsumed under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. |
| Nodal Ministry | The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is the nodal ministry for NMSA. |
| Rainfed Area Development | Rainfed Area Development provides for integrated farming systems involving crops, livestock, fishery, and agro-forestry. |
| Per Drop More Crop | Per Drop More Crop provides for farm-level water-use efficiency through drip and sprinkler micro-irrigation systems. |
| Micro-Irrigation Target | The target is to bring 100 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation by 2029–30. |
| Soil Health Management | Soil Health Management provides for sustainable fertilizer use through the Soil Health Card Scheme and soil-specific nutrient mapping. |
| CCSAMMN | CCSAMMN stands for Climate Change and Sustainable Agriculture: Monitoring, Modeling, and Networking. |
| CCSAMMN Function | CCSAMMN provides a platform for bidirectional information flow between scientific establishments and farmers on climate-smart practices. |
| Water Conservation | Micro-irrigation reduces water wastage in agriculture, which accounts for over 80% of freshwater usage. |
| Input Cost Reduction | Micro-irrigation reduces fertilizer requirement through fertigation and lowers electricity use. |
| Climate Linkage | The target aligns with India’s Nationally Determined Contributions for climate adaptation and food security. |