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Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Cluster-based support of Rs 31,500 per hectare over three years for adopting certified organic farming.
About this scheme
PKVY promotes organic farming through the cluster approach and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification. Groups of 20 hectares or more are formed into clusters, and farmers receive assistance for organic inputs, on-farm input production, PGS certification, value addition and marketing. It operates as a component of the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture, now largely subsumed under RKVY. The aim is to reduce chemical input dependence, improve soil health and give farmers a price premium for certified organic produce.
Benefits
- Rs 31,500 per hectare over three years, of which about Rs 15,000 is paid directly to the farmer through DBT
- Support for organic seed, bio-fertiliser, bio-pesticide and vermicompost units
- Free PGS-India organic certification
- Assistance for packaging, branding, labelling and marketing
- Training and exposure visits for cluster farmers
Who can apply
- Farmers willing to form or join a cluster of at least 20 hectares or 50 farmers
- Committed to chemical-free cultivation for at least three years
- Assistance limited to a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer
- Priority for small and marginal farmers, SC/ST and women farmers
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Land record
- Bank account details
- Cluster group membership form
- Undertaking to follow organic practices
How to apply
- 1Approach the District Agriculture Officer or the state organic farming cell
- 2Form a cluster group and enrol members
- 3Register the cluster on the PGS-India portal
- 4Undergo training and follow the organic package of practices
- 5Peer appraisal and PGS certification; assistance released through DBT
Important dates
- Cycle duration
- Three-year conversion cycle per cluster
Available in: All India
Visit the official portal