{"id":108003,"date":"2026-06-13T16:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=108003"},"modified":"2026-06-13T16:57:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T11:27:25","slug":"paramparagat-krishi-vikas-yojana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/paramparagat-krishi-vikas-yojana\/","title":{"rendered":"Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, Features, Benefits, Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a government scheme that promotes <\/span><b>organic farming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India in a simple and sustainable way. It encourages farmers to adopt <\/span><b>traditional and eco-friendly agricultural practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of using chemical fertilizers and pesticides.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PKVY is a <\/span><b>government scheme launched in 2015<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to promote <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/organic-farming\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>organic farming<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India in a natural and traditional way.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a part of the <\/span><b>Soil Health Management (SHM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> component under the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/national-mission-for-sustainable-agriculture\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture<\/b><\/a><b> (NMSA).<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main aim of the scheme is to <\/span><b>encourage farmers to adopt chemical-free farming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which helps in improving <\/span><b>soil health and fertility.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports farmers by promoting the use of <\/span><b>natural inputs like compost, bio-fertilizers, and organic manure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> instead of harmful chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme focuses on creating a <\/span><b>sustainable farming system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that is safe for both the environment and human health<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Key Features<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follows a <\/span><b>cluster-based approach<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where farmers are grouped into <\/span><b>20-hectare clusters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for better management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides <\/span><b>complete support from production to marketing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring farmers benefit at every stage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes <\/span><b>Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><b>simple and low-cost organic certification system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages <\/span><b>group farming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which reduces costs and improves efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focuses on building a strong <\/span><b>organic supply chain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in non-North Eastern states.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Financial Assistance<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farmers receive <\/span><b>\u20b931,500 per hectare for 3 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for organic farming activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>\u20b915,000 per hectare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is directly transferred to farmers through <\/span><b>DBT<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for organic inputs like compost and bio-fertilizers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Around <\/span><b>\u20b94,500 per hectare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is provided for <\/span><b>marketing, branding, packaging, and value addition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About <\/span><b>\u20b93,000 per hectare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is given for <\/span><b>certification and quality testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nearly <\/span><b>\u20b99,000 per hectare<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is allocated for <\/span><b>training, awareness, and capacity building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Financial support helps farmers <\/span><b>reduce input costs and shift easily to organic farming<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Funding Pattern<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funded jointly by <\/span><b>Central and State Governments in 60:40 ratio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>North Eastern and Himalayan states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the ratio is <\/span><b>90:10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>Union Territories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is <\/span><b>100% funded by the Central Government<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Coverage and Achievements<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since <\/span><b>2015-16<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, about <\/span><b>14.99 lakh hectares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been brought under organic farming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than <\/span><b>52,000 clusters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been formed across the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over <\/span><b>25 lakh farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been included under the scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scheme has helped in <\/span><b>increasing awareness and adoption of organic farming practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Support through FPOs<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linked with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/farmers-producer-organisations-fpos\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Farmer Producer Organizations<\/b><\/a><b> (FPOs)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support farmers collectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helps farmers in <\/span><b>getting inputs, accessing credit, and better marketing opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides support through <\/span><b>equity grants, credit guarantee funds, and business assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of <\/span><b>December 2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, over <\/span><b>9,000 FPOs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have been registered under the related scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strengthens <\/span><b>collective bargaining power and reduces dependency on middlemen<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Marketing and Digital Support<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Jaivik Kheti Portal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps farmers <\/span><b>sell organic products directly to consumers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves <\/span><b>market access, transparency, and fair pricing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages <\/span><b>branding and value addition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of organic products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports farmers in reaching <\/span><b>local, national, and even export markets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Eligibility<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><b>All farmers and institutions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can apply under the scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mainly targets <\/span><b>small and marginal farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>maximum eligible landholding is 2 hectares<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes <\/span><b>inclusive growth by supporting weaker sections of farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><b>Significance<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes <\/span><b>chemical-free and sustainable agriculture practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves <\/span><b>soil fertility, biodiversity, and environmental health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduces <\/span><b>cost of cultivation and increases farmers\u2019 income<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports <\/span><b>climate-resilient agriculture and long-term food security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages a shift towards <\/span><b>eco-friendly and healthy food systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) promotes organic farming in India through financial support, organic certification, sustainable agriculture and soil health 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