As the world turns towards healthier and more sustainable food sources, organic farming is gaining momentum. In India, this shift is not just driven by consumer awareness—but also by strong support from government schemes aimed at promoting eco-friendly agriculture.
Let’s explore how these initiatives are empowering farmers and shaping the future of organic farming:
🌾 1. Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)
This scheme supports organic farming in the North-East by providing farmers with training, certification, packaging, and market linkages.
Impact:
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Encourages natural cultivation
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Boosts income for tribal and small farmers
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Builds an organic supply chain across India
🪴 2. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Launched to revive traditional farming practices, PKVY promotes chemical-free cultivation using indigenous knowledge and bio-inputs.
Highlights:
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Financial aid for organic inputs and certification
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Group-based approach for community farming
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Promotes soil health and environmental balance
📦 3. Agri-Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
AIF offers long-term financing to build infrastructure like organic cold storage, composting units, and bio-fertilizer plants.
Benefits:
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Supports post-harvest management
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Reduces wastage and improves value addition
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Helps organic farmers scale up sustainably
📋 4. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)
Focused on climate-resilient farming, NMSA encourages resource-efficient techniques and soil health management.
Features:
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Incentives for water-saving methods like drip irrigation
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Promotion of organic manure and vermicompost
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Support for climate-adaptive cropping patterns
🌍 Why These Schemes Matter
Government schemes are doing more than offering financial assistance—they are helping farmers transition to sustainable models, adopt climate-smart practices, and access growing organic markets both in India and abroad.
✅ Final Words
At Sudha Krishi Kalyan Multistate Cooperative Society Ltd., we guide our farmers to make full use of these schemes. Together, we are not just growing crops—we’re cultivating a healthier planet and a stronger farming community.
