Horticulture & Organic InputsCentrally Sponsored (Shared)Mode: State Agriculture Office
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): Organic Farming Cluster Grant
परम्परागत कृषि विकास योजना (जैविक खेती अनुदान)
Nodal Authority: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW)
PKVY supports chemical-free, climate-resilient organic agriculture through community clusters, providing direct subsidies for indigenous cow-based inputs, vermicomposting, and PGS certification.
Max Subsidy Cap
₹50,000 per hectare (Max ₹1,00,000 for 2 hectares)
Small/Marginal Share
₹31,000/ha direct financial aid for organic inputs + ₹8,800 for certification
Funding Pattern
60% Central : 40% State
Toll-Free Helpline
0120-2764906
Subsidy Slabs by Farmer Category
| Farmer Social Category | Government Subsidy Share |
|---|---|
| Small & Marginal Farmers (< 2 Hectares) | ₹31,000/ha direct financial aid for organic inputs + ₹8,800 for certification |
| Women Farmers | Priority inclusion in cluster Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs) |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Dedicated cluster quotas under Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) |
| General / Large Farmers (> 2 Hectares) | ₹50,000 per hectare across 3 years (up to 2 ha per farmer) |
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Farmers willing to form a cluster of at least 20 hectares (50 farmers).
- Commitment to abstain from synthetic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides for minimum 3 years.
- Enrolled in Participatory Guarantee System of India (PGS-India) certification process.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- 1Form a Farmer Interest Group (FIG) of 20 to 50 farmers through the local Block Agriculture Officer (SADO / Taluka Krishi Adhikari).
- 2Register group on PGS-India online portal.
- 3Receive input assistance of ₹31,000/ha in installments for vermicompost beds, neem oil, and bio-fertilizers.
- 4Undergo peer inspection over 3 conversion cycles.
- 5Receive certified organic produce tags and access to e-Jaivik trade fairs.
Required Documents Checklist
Aadhaar Card of group members
Land Records (Khasra / 7/12 Extract)
Soil test report (baseline nutrient status)
Bank passbook linked to Aadhaar DBT
Direct Application Link
PGS-India Organic Portal & Jaivik Kheti Platform
Submit your application directly through the authorized government portal:
Open Official PortalFarmer Helpline: 0120-2764906
Top Farmer Benefits
- Zero expenditure on chemical urea, DAP, and toxic chemical pesticides.
- Free organic PGS-Green and PGS-India certification for export and premium domestic sale.
- Free listing on the Jaivik Kheti e-commerce marketing platform.
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Frequently asked questions
₹50,000 per hectare over 3 years for organic conversion, bio-fertilizers, vermicompost, PGS certification, and packaging. Specifically, small & marginal farmers receive ₹31,000/ha direct financial aid for organic inputs + ₹8,800 for certification, while women and SC/ST farmers receive Priority inclusion in cluster Farmer Interest Groups (FIGs). The maximum assistance is capped at ₹50,000 per hectare (Max ₹1,00,000 for 2 hectares).
Applicants must submit: Aadhaar Card of group members, Land Records (Khasra / 7/12 Extract), Soil test report (baseline nutrient status), Bank passbook linked to Aadhaar DBT. All documents must be clearly scanned and linked to your active Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
You can apply directly through PGS-India Organic Portal & Jaivik Kheti Platform (https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in) or visit your local Common Service Center (CSC / VLE). Follow the step-by-step procedure: (1) Register with Aadhaar, (2) Upload land records and quotations, (3) Receive pre-sanction, and (4) Complete geotagged verification.
Key qualifying conditions include: Farmers willing to form a cluster of at least 20 hectares (50 farmers).; Commitment to abstain from synthetic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides for minimum 3 years.; Enrolled in Participatory Guarantee System of India (PGS-India) certification process..