The National Food Security Mission is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2007. A budget provision of Rs. 796.31 lakh has been made during 2023-24 for Rice, Maize, Pulses, Wheat and Nutri-Cereals crop. A sum of Rs. 34.93 lakh have been approved for NFSM Rice, Rs. 235.80 Lakh for NFSM Wheat, Rs.179.50 Lakh for NFSM Maize, Rs.223.27 Lakh for NFSM Pulses and Rs.122.81 Lakh for Nutri-Cereals for the year 2023-24. Himachal Pradesh has been included under this Mission to increase the production and productivity of Wheat, Maize, pulses, Rice and Nutri-Cereals. Under this Mission, 9 Districts in Wheat (Except Shimla, Kinnour and Lahaul & Spiti), 2 Districts Kangra & Mandi under Rice & 9 districts (except Shimla, Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti) under Maize & all districts under pulses and nutri cereals have been selected in the State.

The Mission provides assistance for laying cluster demonstrations, distribution of Certified Seed, Micro-Nutrients, Plant and soil protection material, improved implements and machinery. First release of Rs. 2.62 crore has been received from the Govt. of India. under the scheme for the FY 2023-24.