The correct answer is (a) Oil seeds.
The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) is a government of India scheme launched in 2007 to increase production of rice, wheat, pulses, and coarse cereals. The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation. It also provides training and extension services to farmers.
Oil seeds are not included in the NFSM because they are not considered to be a staple food. However, the government does provide support to oilseed farmers through other schemes, such as the National Mission on Oilseeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP).
The NMOOP was launched in 2010 to increase production of oilseeds and oil palm. The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers for inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation. It also provides training and extension services to farmers.
The government’s support to oilseed farmers is important because oilseeds are a major source of edible oils in India. Edible oils are a essential nutrient for human health. They are also used in a variety of industrial products, such as soaps, detergents, and biodiesel.