Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)

Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Launched: 2015–16 (as a sub-scheme under the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture – NMSA)
Implemented By: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW)
Scheme Type: Organic Farming & Sustainable Agriculture
Beneficiary Type: Farmers, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Cooperatives, Clusters
Coverage: All States & Union Territories
Category: Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official Website: https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in

About the Scheme

The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a flagship initiative to promote organic farming through cluster-based and participatory certification approaches.
It encourages farmers to adopt eco-friendly, traditional, and chemical-free methods of cultivation while ensuring better returns through organic produce markets.

Goal: To make agriculture sustainable, reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and increase soil fertility and farm income through organic farming practices.

🧭 Objectives

To promote cluster-based organic farming for efficiency and scalability.
To support farmers in organic input production, including bio-fertilizers and compost units.
To reduce input costs and enhance farm income.
To ensure certification and branding of organic produce under Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India).
To create market linkages for organic farmers.
To promote value addition and packaging for organic products.

🧾 Key Features

Formation of 50 or more farmers per cluster covering 50 acres of contiguous farmland.
Each farmer receives financial assistance of ₹50,000 per hectare for three years for:
- Organic inputs (bio-fertilizers, compost, vermi-units)
- PGS certification
- Packing, branding, and marketing support
Implementation through State Governments and Regional Councils.
Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification ensures trust-based quality verification.
Emphasis on traditional knowledge + modern organic techniques (e.g., crop rotation, green manuring, natural pest control).
Digital monitoring through the PGS-India portal.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Beneficiaries	Details
Individual farmers	Must join a cluster of minimum 50 farmers
FPOs / Cooperatives / NGOs	Must operate within a cluster framework
Area of Operation	Minimum 50 acres of contiguous land
Participation	Farmers must agree to follow organic standards for 3 years

Not Eligible:

Farmers already certified under other organic schemes (like MOVCDNER).
Those using synthetic chemicals or fertilizers during conversion period.

Documents Required

Type	Documents
Identity Proof	Aadhaar card / Voter ID
Land Ownership	Land record / lease deed
Bank Details	Passbook / account number
Group Details	Cluster formation list / FPO registration
Photograph	Passport-sized photo of farmer / group
Declaration	Consent to adopt organic farming practices

How to Apply

🖥️ Online Method

Visit https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in
Click on “Farmer Registration” under PGS-India.
Enter personal and cluster details (village, district, state).
Submit required documents (land record, ID proof).
The Regional Council verifies and activates the cluster on the portal.
Farmers are linked with organic certification and training schedules.

Offline Method

Visit the District Agriculture Office / Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK).
Fill the PKVY application form with cluster details.
Submit it with the list of participating farmers and land details.
After verification, the cluster will be enrolled for certification and financial support.

Implementation Cycle

Year	Focus Area	Support Activity
Year 1	Adoption	Training, soil health management, input preparation
Year 2	Certification	PGS inspection, organic input use, mid-term evaluation
Year 3	Marketing	Branding, packaging, participation in organic fairs

Funds are transferred directly to farmers’ bank accounts via DBT.

Benefits

Reduces input cost by up to 30–50%.
Increases soil fertility and biodiversity.
Helps farmers earn a premium price (20–25% higher) for organic produce.
Strengthens FPOs and cooperative models.
Creates export opportunities through certified organic produce.

📞 Contact Details

National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF)
Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare
CGO Complex, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad (U.P.) – 201002
📞 Helpline: 1800-180-1551
🌐 https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in

How to Check Status

Visit https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in
Go to “Farmer Search” under PGS-India.
Enter your Farmer ID / Cluster Code / District Name.
View details of certification stage, verification, and validity.

Follow-Up & Grievance Redressal

Contact your District Agriculture Officer or Regional Council Coordinator.
Lodge grievances at: https://pgportal.gov.in
Call National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF) helpline: 📞 1800-180-1551
You can also approach State Nodal Officer (Organic Farming) for assistance.

Who’s Who

Designation	Name	Role
Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare	Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan	Oversees organic mission implementation
Minister of State (Agriculture)	Shri Bhagirath Choudhary	Promotes PKVY awareness & outreach
Secretary (Agriculture & Farmers Welfare)	Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, IAS	Administrative & policy oversight
DG, ICAR	Dr. Himanshu Pathak	Technical support in organic research
Director, NCOF	—	Nodal officer for PKVY operations

FAQs

1. What is the duration of support under PKVY?
Farmers receive support for three consecutive years.

2. Is certification mandatory?
Yes, through Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India) certification process.

3. Can individual farmers apply without a cluster?
No. Only farmers under a minimum 50-member cluster can participate.

4. What kind of inputs are promoted under PKVY?
Compost, green manure, bio-fertilizers, neem cake, and organic pest repellents.

5. Is the scheme open for women farmers and SHGs?
Yes, SHGs and women-led clusters are given preference.

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)