Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

About this farmer scheme

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is India's flagship organic farming promotion scheme launched in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture. PKVY provides financial assistance of ₹50,000 per hectare over 3 years to farmers adopting organic farming through cluster-based approach. Farmers are organised into clusters of 50 in a contiguous area of 50 hectares, and the cluster receives organic inputs, certification support, and market linkage. The scheme promotes traditional Indian organic farming methods including Rishi Krishi, Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF), and Bharat Organic certification. Over 8.89 lakh farmers have been certified organic under PKVY, making India the world's largest organic producer by farmer count.

Which farmers qualify

• ✓All farmers willing to adopt organic farming
• ✓Must form or join a cluster of minimum 50 farmers in a contiguous 50-hectare area
• ✓Land must be convertible to organic (3-year conversion period)
• ✓Willingness to maintain records and undergo PGS (Participatory Guarantee System) certification
• ✓No use of synthetic pesticides/fertilizers for 3 years during conversion
• ✓Apply through State Agriculture Department or Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

Papers to keep ready

Registration walkthrough

1. 1State Agriculture Department ya nearest KVK mein PKVY scheme ke baare mein jaankari lein
2. 250 farmers ka cluster banayein — 50 hectare contiguous land
3. 3Cluster ka lead farmer / FPO / PACS designation karein
4. 4State Agriculture Department mein cluster application submit karein
5. 5Block Agriculture Officer field visit + approval
6. 63 saal: organic inputs, training, PGS certification → organic premium market access

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