Funding for research under NFSM
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 31 2013:
Union Agriculture Ministry has invited research projects for funding under the National Food Security Mission (NFSM) .
According to a PIB release, Rs.200 crores has been earmarked for supporting scientific research on subjects crucial for attaining goals of the Mission during the 12th Five Year Plan.
The projects can be in areas ranging from conservation and efficient use of natural resources to management of diseases and pests, farm mechanisation, rain-water harvesting, improving agronomic practices and so on.
One important requirement of the research project will be that its outcome should be available in 3-4 years for adoption on large scale.