The “Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana” (PKVY) is a program that promoting organic farming methods in India. The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation, and Farmers Welfare, which is a division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is responsible for implementing the PKVY program.
The Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana’s primary goal is to support and spread among farmers the use of organic agricultural methods. The program’s objectives include expanding the area under organic farming, improving soil fertility, lowering the use of synthetic inputs, and promoting organic farming and environmentally friendly farming methods.
Key elements and goals of PKVY include:
Expansion of the organic farming area: PKVY encourages farmers to embrace organic methods in order to expand the organic farming area. It promotes farmers to transform non-certified organic farms into organic farms.
Building capacity: The program’s main objective is to give farmers training and capacity-building programs in organic farming methods, composting, the use of bio-fertilizers, the management of organic pests and diseases, and other sustainable practices.
Financial support: To help farmers cover the costs of organic growing, PKVY offers financial aid. It includes help with inputs like vermicompost, organic manure, bio-pesticides, and bio-fertilizers. The program also encourages the development of clusters of organic farms.
