Recognising the need to restore ecological balance while improving farmers’ livelihoods, the Government of India launched the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) in 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana” is an elaborated component of Soil Health Management (SHM). Under PKVY Organic farming is promoted through adoption of organic village by cluster approach and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification. Expected outcomes The Scheme envisages: Promote eco-friendly farming that improves soil health and conserves natural resources. Enable farmers to grow crops using natural methods, reducing reliance on chemical inputs. Lower farming costs and increase incomes through organic practices. Produce healthy, chemical-free food for consumers. Protect the environment by using traditional, low-cost techniques. Support farmer collectives for farming, processing, and certification. Build entrepreneurship by linking farmers directly to local and national markets. Programme implementation Groups of farmers would be motivated to take up organic farming under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY). Fifty or more farmers will form a cluster having 50 acre land to take up the organic farming under the scheme. There will be no liability on the farmers for expenditure on certification. Every farmer adopting organic farming practices are being assisted with ₹31,500 per hectare for a three-year period. Organic farming will be promoted by using traditional resources and the organic products will be linked with the market. It will increase domestic production and certification of organic produce by involving farmers Components and pattern of assistance Incentive to farmers for organic conversion, inputs, on-farm input infrastructure to be provided as DBT for direct farmers account - Rs 31,000/ha for 3 years PGS Certification through Regional Councils - Rs 2700 per ha area for 3 years Value addition, marketing and publicity - Rs 8800 per ha area for 3 years For more details of pattern of assistance, click here Source : Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India