Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare
Implementing agency: National Centre for Organic & Natural Farming (NCONF) / State Agriculture Departments
Key Benefit
Up to 100% subsidy
About this Scheme
PKVY was launched in 2015 to promote organic farming at scale in India. The scheme recognises that transitioning from chemical to organic farming involves a 2–3 year period where yields temporarily dip. PKVY subsidises exactly this transition period, forming clusters of farmers to achieve economies of scale for PGS-India organic certification.
To promote organic farming through cluster approach and PGS certification, leading to soil health improvement, farmer income enhancement through premium prices for organic produce, and reduced input cost dependency.
What You Get
₹50,000 per hectare over three years. The money is disbursed in components: ₹31,000 for on-farm organic input production, ₹8,800 for cluster organisation and certification, ₹3,000 for value addition and packaging. Free PGS-India certification unlocking 20–30% price premium in organic markets.
Important before applying
This scheme operates through groups of 50 farmers working on a contiguous cluster of 20+ hectares. Individual farmers cannot apply alone — you need to form or join a cluster. Contact your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) or Agriculture Department.
Unlock this scheme to grow, build your mission, and become a Family Farmer
Unlock schemes to grow your farm, provide pure food to families who need it, contribute to fixing the environmental crisis, and be a living example that agriculture is the primary healthcare infrastructure of Bharat.
