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Traditional Farming Development Scheme (PKVY): Boosting Orga...

Traditional Farming Development Scheme (PKVY): Boosting Organic Farming

PKVY

The Central Government is promoting organic farming under the Traditional Farming Development Scheme (PKVY). This scheme is a component of the Prime Minister's National Agricultural Development Scheme (PM-RKVY) and provides comprehensive support to farmers, covering production, processing, certification, and marketing. The primary objective of PKVY is to encourage cluster-based organic farming and develop a robust supply chain.

Financial Assistance under PKVY:

This scheme, states and union territories receive financial aid of ₹31,500 per hectare over a three-year period to promote organic farming:

₹15,000 per hectare is directly transferred to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for organic inputs.
₹4,500 per hectare is allocated for marketing, packaging, branding, and value addition.
₹3,000 per hectare is provided for certification and residue analysis.
₹9,000 per hectare is dedicated to training and capacity building.

Progress since 2015-16:

52,289 organic clusters have been developed.
14.99 lakh hectares of land have been brought under organic farming.
25.30 lakh farmers have benefitted from this scheme.

Support for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs):

The "Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs" scheme, 9,268 FPOs have been registered so far. Farmers' organizations often face challenges related to input supply, credit, and marketing. This initiative provides management assistance, equity grants, credit guarantee funds, and marketing support through Community-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs).

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY): Launched in 2019, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PMKMY) allows farmers to enroll in a pension scheme until the age of 40. Upon reaching 60 years of age, eligible farmers receive a monthly pension of ₹3,000. As of November 25, 2024, a total of 24.66 lakh farmers have enrolled in this scheme, although they are yet to start receiving pension benefits. These initiatives are crucial steps toward enhancing farmers' incomes, promoting organic farming, and making the agricultural sector self-reliant.