Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is a development program started in 2015 to improve traditional farming. PKVY is the extension of Soil Health Management (SHM). SHM was a scheme under National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
The government, through PKVY, focuses on promoting:
- Organic farming among farmers through modern Science
- Less dependence on agricultural chemicals and fertilizers.
- An increase in yield is possible after improving the quality of soil
- Production of organic food and connecting it with local markets.
- Use of modern marketing tools
- Adopt organic village through cluster approach
The objective of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- The scheme’s main aim is to motivate farmers to start organic farming. They will get financial aid.
- Another purpose of the scheme is to enhance the quality of the soil.
- Scheme works towards producing food that is chemical-free and has high nutritional value. So it is possible as organic farming is done with less use of pesticides.
- Overall the scheme aims at improving the health of the citizens of India.
- Also, with this yojana, the government is planning to involve experts working under the agricultural system.
Advantages of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- It is a significant motivating factor for farmers eager to do organic farming.
- The farmers will get complete financial support under this scheme.
- With the help of the scheme, farming will become more sustainable as there is a mixture of modern methods and traditional systems.
- Farmers will have enough resources to improve soil fertility.
- The scheme will provide financial aid to build clusters, get more inputs, build the capacity, marketing and other work which can add to the value.
- For the past few years, the scheme has proved beneficial in developing farming without chemicals.
- Under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana, farmers will get financial aid of ₹ 50000 per hectare. This benefit is for three years for organic farming.
- From this amount, ₹ 31000 per hectare is for pesticides, organic fertilizers, seeds etc.
- ₹8800 is for adding value and distributing the product.
- To form the cluster, the government is giving ₹ 3000 per hectare. It includes training, capacity building and visits of experts.
- Farmers will get the fund in their bank through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Farmers can utilize the fund for transportation infrastructure, cold storage, processing unit and more.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) functioning
- A team of experts will discuss organic farming with farmers and ask them to adopt it.
- Around 50 farmers or more will join together and form 50 acres of land clusters.
- The aim is to form 10,000 clusters in three years. It will result in developing 5 lakh acre lands into organic farms.
- Farmers in clusters will engage in traditional farming methods. It will include nitrogen harvesting, neem cake manures, improving nutritional value, etc.
- Farmers will get funds and also certification.
- Farming involves financial support in seedings, harvesting, distribution, marketing and more. Farmers will have monetary benefits for the same.
- In the end, organic marketing and trade will become the goal.
Who is eligible for Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)?
- It is mandatory to have permanent residency in India.
- Only farmers are eligible for this scheme.
- The candidate should have an age above 18 years.
Essential documents for applying under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- Aadhar Card
- residence certificate
- income certificate
- age certificate
- Ration card
- mobile number
- Passport size photograph
How can one apply for Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana?
- First, you must visit the official website of the scheme https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in.
- Next, it will take you to the home page.
- There you will find the Apply Now tab on which you need to click.
- It will open the application form.
- Fill in all the information in the form, such as name, address, bank details etc.
- Next, you have to upload the required documents.
- Lastly, click on the submit tab, and your application goes for the process.
How to log in to the portal of the scheme?
- You need to visit the scheme’s website, which is https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in.
- Next, it will take you to the home page.
- There is a login option. You need to click on it.
- Next, a dialog box will appear on the page.
- Enter username and password. Also, type the captcha code.
- Next, you need to click on the login tab.
Above is how you can log in and check the details.
Implementation of the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
- At the central level, the Organic Farming cell implements the scheme. It falls under Integrated Nutrient Management (Division) of the Department of Agriculture; Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW).
- Around 315 regional councils are active under the yojana at the State level. It is taken care of through the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation.
- The Regional Councils (RCs) in district areas work on the scheme at the district level.