Key Schemes
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) — implemented across all States/UTs.
- Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) — focused on the North Eastern Region.
Objectives of PKVY & MOVCDNER
- Promote natural resource-based, climate-resilient sustainable farming systems.
- Focus on:
- Soil fertility maintenance
- On-farm nutrient recycling
- Natural resource conservation
- Reducing dependence on external inputs
- End-to-end farmer support: from production to post-harvest management, training, and marketing.
Coverage & Progress
- Since 2015–16, 59.74 lakh hectares have been covered under organic farming.
- Coverage includes:
- National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)
- Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) under PKVY
- MOVCDNER areas
- State-wise details available in official annexure till 2023–2024.
Financial Assistance
| Scheme | Total Assistance (3 years) | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) | Other Support Areas | Max. Eligible Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKVY | ₹31,500/ha | ₹15,000/ha for organic inputs | – ₹4,500/ha for marketing, branding, packaging, value addition – ₹3,000/ha for certification & residue analysis – ₹9,000/ha for training & capacity building | 2 hectares |
| MOVCDNER | ₹46,500/ha | ₹15,000/ha (within ₹32,500/ha input support) | – Support for creating FPOs – Training, certification, and capacity building assistance of ₹10,000/ha over 3 years | 2 hectares |
Organic Certification Systems
- Third-Party Certification
- Under NPOP, managed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for export market development.
- PGS-India Certification
- Under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
- Involves farmer participatory assessment and verification.
Marketing & Market Support
- States facilitate market access through:
- Seminars, conferences, and workshops
- Buyer-seller meetings
- Exhibitions, trade fairs, and organic festivals in key domestic and interstate markets.
The government is steadily promoting organic farming with focused schemes and financial assistance. Training, certification, capacity building, and marketing efforts aim to ensure long-term sustainability and market viability for organic farmers.
Source: PIB
