Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
PKVY promotes organic farming by supporting farmer clusters of 50+ acres with Rs 50,000 per hectare assistance over 3 years for organic inputs, PGS certification and marketing, helping farmers transition to chemical-free agriculture.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2015
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- NA
What you get
Farmer groups adopting organic farming get financial assistance of Rs 50,000 per hectare over 3 years for organic inputs, certification and marketing support, promoted through cluster-based organic farming with Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification.
Who is eligible
Farmers willing to form clusters of 50 or more farmers covering 50 acres of land, ready to adopt organic farming practices, are eligible under PKVY.
Documents you need
Land records, Aadhaar card, group/cluster formation details, and bank account for DBT.
How to apply
Join or form a farmer cluster through your local agriculture department and register under PKVY for organic certification and financial assistance disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer.
Frequently asked questions
How much financial assistance does PKVY give?
Rs 50,000 per hectare spread over 3 years, covering organic inputs, certification and marketing support.
What is the minimum cluster size for PKVY?
A cluster of 50 or more farmers covering at least 50 acres of contiguous land.
What certification is used under PKVY?
The Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India) for organic certification.