What is National Organic Farming & NPOP?
National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) is India's official organic certification system administered by APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) under the Ministry of Commerce. NPOP certification is mandatory for exporting organic food from India and is recognized by EU, USA, and Switzerland (bilateral equivalence agreements). India has 2.4 million organic farmers — world's largest in number — but organic exports are only $1.4 billion/year (2023) due to certification challenges. Alongside NPOP, the Ministry of Agriculture runs: (1) Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North East India (MOVCDNER): ₹3,000 crore for organic farming in 8 NE states — 50% subsidy on certified organic inputs + post-harvest infrastructure; (2) Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Already in central.ts — ₹31,500/hectare for 3 years for organic cluster formation. NPOP organic certificate enables 30-50% price premium in domestic + export markets.
National Organic Farming & NPOP — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | NPOP & Organic Farming Scheme 2026 — Organic Certification + Export Support for Indian Farmers |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2001 |
| Benefit | NPOP organic certification for export (EU/USA/Switzerland recognized) + MOVCDNER: 50% subsidy on organic inputs (NE states) + 30-50% price premium for certified organic produce + Export market access |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Last Verified | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://apeda.gov.in |
Benefits of National Organic Farming & NPOP
NPOP organic certification for export (EU/USA/Switzerland recognized) + MOVCDNER: 50% subsidy on organic inputs (NE states) + 30-50% price premium for certified organic produce + Export market access
Who is Eligible for National Organic Farming & NPOP?
- ✓Individual farmers, farmer groups, FPOs, cooperatives wanting organic certification for domestic sale/export
- ✓NPOP certification: Land must be under organic management for 2 years (conversion period) before certification
- ✓MOVCDNER (NE states): Farmers in Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Sikkim — organized in clusters
- ✓Organic processors and exporters wanting APEDA organic export registration
Documents Required for National Organic Farming & NPOP
How to Apply for National Organic Farming & NPOP Online?
- 1Choose an NPOP-accredited Certification Body (CB) from APEDA website (apeda.gov.in/npop)
- 2Apply to CB with farm details + undergo 2-year conversion (no synthetic inputs during conversion)
- 3CB conducts annual inspection → issues organic certificate
- 4Register for export at APEDA as 'Organic Product Exporter' with NPOP certificate
- 5For NE organic farming: Contact MOVCDNER State Cell through state Agriculture Department
Official Government Portal
Applications go through apeda.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on apeda.gov.in