Key Facts
021002 at a Glance
Code 021002
Official title Operation of forest tree nurseries
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Division 02 - Forestry and logging
Ag
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 021002 - Operation of forest tree nurseries
NIC 021002 classifies operation of forest tree nurseries as a final six-digit business activity under Section A and Division 02. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 021002
10 / 10
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 1.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (1 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 021002
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Practical Summary
What Operation of forest tree nurseries Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 021002 is the final six-digit endpoint for Operation of forest tree nurseries. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary business activity matches this title more closely than 021001 Growing of standing timber including planting, replanting, transplanting, thinning and conserving of forests and timber tracts in natural, semi-natural or planted forests, 021099 Silviculture and other forest activities n.e.c..
How To Choose
When to Choose 021002 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 021002 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Operation of forest tree nurseries. If the activity also includes 021001 Growing of standing timber including planting, replanting, transplanting, thinning and conserving of forests and timber tracts in natural, semi-natural or planted forests, 021099 Silviculture and other forest activities n.e.c., compare those pages before filing.
In this section
Common Questions About NIC 021002
Does NIC 021002 cover farm-gate production or later trading?
Agriculture Sub-classes normally classify the growing, rearing, forestry or fishery activity itself. Wholesale, retail, storage, processing or export of the same output should be checked under trade, logistics or manufacturing Divisions.
How do I choose between NIC 021002 and nearby crop or animal codes?
Compare the dominant revenue activity with 021001 Growing of standing timber including planting, replanting, transplanting, thinning and conserving of forests and timber tracts in natural, semi-natural or planted forests, 021099 Silviculture and other forest activities n.e.c.. Use the code for the crop, animal, forestry or fishery activity that contributes the largest share of business income.
How do I verify that NIC 021002 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 021001 Growing of standing timber including planting, replanting, transplanting, thinning and conserving of forests and timber tracts in natural, semi-natural or planted forests, 021099 Silviculture and other forest activities n.e.c., and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 021002?
Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.
NIC 2026 guidance
Before you select NIC 021002
NIC 021002 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
Data Source and Verification Date
Source layer
Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.
Last verified
2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.
Disclaimer
This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.