Core Objectives and Scheme Framework
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is implemented as a sub-component of the Soil Health Management program under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). It encourages traditional indigenous farming systems while eliminating synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
By institutionalizing cluster-level mobilization, it enables smallholders to transition to verified organic methods systematically.
- Cluster approach: Farmers form contiguous clusters of 20 or more hectares to practice collective organic cultivation.
- Soil health revival: Focuses on crop rotation, green manuring, on-farm compost preparation, biofertilizers, and botanical extracts.
- PGS-India certification: Enables cost-free, peer-reviewed organic certification, allowing smallholders to sell produce with the Jaivik Bharat organic logo.
Farmer Support and Market Linkages
PKVY provides financial and technical assistance routed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and designated regional lead agencies for input generation, packaging, and marketing.
Connecting local organic clusters with premium consumers bridges rural farm-gate value directly to urban markets.
- On-farm inputs: Support covers vermicompost units, bio-waste recyclers, botanical extract drums, and biological agents.
- Digital marketplace: Certified clusters are onboarded to the Jaivik Kheti portal to connect directly with bulk institutional buyers and retail consumers.
- How to apply: Farmers can enroll through their local District Agriculture Office, Block Agriculture Officer, or registered Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
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Common questions
What is the full form of PKVY?
The full form of PKVY is Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.
What is PGS-India certification under PKVY?
PGS-India (Participatory Certification System) is a peer-review organic certification process tailored for farmer groups without expensive third-party agency fees.
Where can farmers sell organic produce grown under PKVY?
Farmers and clusters can market their harvest through local mandis, organic consumer fairs, and the official Jaivik Kheti digital portal (jaivikkheti.in).
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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