PKVY and MOVCDNER: Government Support for Organic Farming
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Official information listed the organic farming schemes, area covered and assistance rates.
Key facts
- Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): all States and UTs.
- Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER): North East.
- Both back climate-resilient farming with less reliance on outside inputs.
- Area covered since 2015-16: 59.74 lakh hectares across NPOP, PGS under PKVY and MOVCDNER areas.
| Feature | PKVY | MOVCDNER |
|---|---|---|
| Total aid (3 years) | ₹31,500/ha | ₹46,500/ha |
| DBT for organic inputs | ₹15,000/ha | ₹15,000/ha (within ₹32,500/ha input support) |
| Other support | ₹4,500 marketing; ₹3,000 certification; ₹9,000 training | FPO creation; ₹10,000/ha training and certification |
| Maximum area | 2 hectares | 2 hectares |
Organic certification
- Third-party certification under NPOP, run by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for export markets.
- PGS-India, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, relies on participatory assessment by farmers.
Market support
- States organise buyer-seller meets, fairs and organic festivals.
Exam angle
- Maximum eligible area: 2 hectares.
- NPOP is for exports.