- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana was launched in 2015–16 to promote organic farming in India.
- The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹31,500 per hectare over three years to eligible farmers.
- Farmers receive ₹15,000 per hectare through DBT for purchasing or preparing organic farming inputs.
- The scheme promotes cluster-based organic farming and gives preference to small and marginal farmers.
- It supports farmer training, organic certification, packaging, branding, value addition and marketing of organic produce.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India
- Phone: 011-23385093
- Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF).
- Phone: 120-2764906 / 120-2764212
- Email: nbdc@nic.in
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) |
| Launch Year | 2015–16 |
| Benefits | Financial assistance of up to ₹31,500 per hectare over 3 years, including ₹15,000 through DBT for organic inputs. |
| Beneficiary | Farmers adopting organic farming, with preference for small and marginal farmers. |
| Nodal Agency | Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Offline through State Agriculture Departments and Regional Councils; PGS group registration is available online. |
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): A Quick Guide to Organic Farming Support
₹31,500 per hectare over three years for farmers who switch to organic farming in clusters
Rising input costs and tired soils have pushed many farmers to look at organic farming. The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) helps them make that shift, with money for inputs, training, certification and marketing. Here is a brief overview.
What Is PKVY?
PKVY was launched in 2015-16 to promote organic farming in India through a cluster-based approach. It began as part of the Soil Health Management programme under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture and is now one of the nine components of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), following the October 2024 restructuring of agricultural schemes. The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare runs it through State and UT governments.
Its aim is to get farmers to use locally available resources, organic manure and biofertilisers instead of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, improving soil health and conserving natural resources.
How Much Money Is Provided?
Eligible farmers receive ₹31,500 per hectare over three years, split as follows:
| Component | Amount per hectare |
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| Organic inputs (on-farm and off-farm), paid through DBT | ₹15,000 |
| Training and capacity building | ₹9,000 |
| Marketing, packaging, branding and value addition | ₹4,500 |
| Organic certification and residue analysis | ₹3,000 |
| Total | ₹31,500 |
Assistance is available for a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer. Small and marginal farmers get preference when clusters are formed.
Who Can Join?
- Farmers willing to adopt organic practices and follow the prescribed standards
- Farmers who are part of an approved organic cluster, generally covering around 20 hectares
- Farmers who join a PGS-India Local Group, where PGS-India certification is used
- Farmers willing to keep the farm records needed for monitoring and certification
Documents Usually Needed
- Aadhaar or other valid ID, and a mobile number
- Land records (Khasra, Khatauni, Patta or similar)
- Bank account number and IFSC code for DBT
- A passport-size photograph
- Application form, Farm History Sheet and the signed PGS-India Organic Farmer’s Pledge
- For groups: Local Group registration application, list of farmers, signed group agreement, and farm maps where required
Requirements vary by State and Regional Council, so confirm with your local office.
How to Apply
There is no single national application form for individual farmers. The process runs through State Agriculture Departments and Regional Councils.
- Visit your Block or District Agriculture Office, ATMA or Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and ask whether a PKVY cluster exists in your area.
- Join an existing cluster, or discuss forming one with other farmers.
- Keep your documents ready.
- Submit your application through the Agriculture Department or cluster-level implementing authority.
- The Regional Council compiles applications into an Annual Action Plan for approval by the Ministry.
- After approval and release of funds, the ₹15,000 per hectare for inputs is transferred to you by DBT.
Organic Certification
Certification lets you prove your produce is organic and helps you reach buyers. There are two main routes:
| PGS-India | NPOP | |
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| Type | Community-based | Third-party |
| How it works | Farmers (groups of at least five) inspect each other’s farms; the Regional Council approves | Accredited agencies carry out independent inspections |
| Managed by | Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, through NCONF | APEDA, Ministry of Commerce and Industry |
| Best suited to | Small and marginal farmers selling domestically | Farmers, processors and exporters, including international markets |
Under PGS-India there are two statuses. PGS-Green means the farm is still in conversion to organic. PGS-Organic means the conversion period is complete and the produce can be marketed as PGS-certified organic, subject to the rules. How long this takes depends on the crop and standards.
Who to Contact
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: 011-23385093
- National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCONF): 120-2764906 or 120-2764212; nbdc@nic.in
- Kisan Call Centre: 1800-180-1551
- Your State Agriculture Department or Regional Council, for enrolment, clusters and certification