Q. Which crops are covered under NFSNM's commercial crop development program?
Answer: Cotton, Jute, and Sugarcane
Notes: The Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare runs a commercial crops scheme covering cotton, jute, and sugarcane under the National Food Security & Nutrition Mission since 2014-15. The scheme is implemented in 19 states. Funding is shared between the Government of India and States at 60:40 for General States and 90:10 for North Eastern and Hilly States. Minimum Support Price is provided for cotton and jute; Fair & Remunerative Price for sugarcane.
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