Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Cultivating a Greener Future
About Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a Government of India initiative promoting organic farming through a cluster-based approach. It supports farmers from production to processing, certification, branding, value addition, and marketing while encouraging chemical-free and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Press Information Bureau The scheme focuses on improving soil health, conserving natural resources, reducing dependence on chemical inputs, lowering cultivation costs, and producing safe and nutritious food. It also encourages farmer groups and entrepreneurship through better market linkages and capacity building.
Key Focus Areas
Encouraging sustainable farming methods that protect the environment and improve crop quality.
Connecting organic farmers with buyers, businesses, and wider market opportunities.
Organizing farmers into clusters to strengthen collaboration and collective growth.
Improving soil fertility while conserving water and other natural resources.
Supporting organic certification and connecting farmers with better market opportunities.
Equipping farmers with practical training and natural farming resources for better productivity.
Promoting the production of safe, nutritious, and chemical-free agricultural products.
Building resilient farming systems that ensure environmental and economic sustainability.
Minimizing the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides through organic practices.
Lowering cultivation expenses while improving farmers' income and profitability.