Bio-Village Organic Input Production Programme

Why it matters

Farmers in designated bio-villages get hands-on training to make their own compost, bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides, cutting input costs to near zero.

What you get

Under the early phase (2003 onward) of Sikkim's organic transition, the state implemented a bio-village programme training farmer clusters in producing their own organic inputs — including composting techniques, vermicompost, farmyard manure enrichment, and locally-made bio-fertilizers and bio-pesticides from indigenous plant and microbial sources. This hands-on, village-level capacity-building approach reduced farmers' reliance on costly external inputs while building the practical skill base that allowed Sikkim to scale up to full organic status statewide by 2015-16. The programme continues to anchor input self-sufficiency training for new and converting organic farmers through Krishi Vigyan Kendras and block-level agriculture extension staff.

Eligibility criteria

• Must be a farmer in a designated bio-village or organic farming cluster in Sikkim
• Participation in training sessions required to access input-production support
• Open to individual farmers and farmer groups/SHGs

How to apply

1. 1

   Enquire with your Gram Panchayat or Block Agriculture Office about bio-village programme coverage in your area

2. 2

   Attend training sessions on composting and bio-input production conducted by KVK/extension staff

3. 3

   Set up household or community-level input production units with departmental guidance

Documents required

• Aadhaar card / voter ID
• Land record
• Gram Panchayat residency proof