Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) – Wiki, Objectives, Benefits, Eligibility, Subsidy, How to Apply, Contact Number, Helpline & More [2026 Update]

Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is the Government of India’s flagship organic farming scheme launched in 2015-16 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). After 10 years (2015-2025), it has become India’s largest chemical-free farming movement – Rs 2,265.86 crore released, 15 lakh hectares under organic farming, 52,289 clusters formed, 25.30 lakh farmers benefitted as of Jan 2025 1.

If you are searching for PKVY subsidy amount, eligibility, how to apply online, PGS certification, Jaivik Kheti portal, or contact/helpline number – this is the most complete, publish-ready guide compiled from pgsindia-ncof.gov.in, agriwelfare.gov.in, PIB, Vikaspedia, and NCOF.

PKVY Wiki / Quick Info Table

Particular	Details
Full Form	Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana
Short Name	PKVY
Launch Year	2015-16 (Kharif season)
Ministry	Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Dept of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Type	Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Sub-component of Soil Health Management (SHM) under National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) 2
Tagline	Swasth Dhara, Khet Hara
Objective	Promote organic farming through cluster approach and PGS certification, improve soil health, reduce chemical dependency
Cluster Size	50 or more farmers covering 50 acres / 20 hectares (contiguous as far as possible) 2
Max Land per Farmer for Subsidy	2 hectares
Financial Assistance	Rs 50,000 per hectare for 3 years (Rs 31,500 as direct DBT to farmer for inputs + training + certification + marketing) 3
Certification System	Participatory Guarantee System of India (PGS-India) – domestic, low-cost, farmer peer-review; plus NPOP (third-party) for export
Special Component	Large Area Certification (LAC) – for chemical-free default organic areas (Sikkim, Lakshadweep, tribal belts)
Official Portals	pgsindia-ncof.gov.in (PGS certification), jaivikkheti.in (marketing), agriwelfare.gov.in
Helpline	Kisan Call Center: 1800-180-1551, District Agriculture Officer / KVK
Achievements (Feb 2025)	15 lakh ha, 52,289 clusters, 25.30 lakh farmers, 6.23 lakh farmers on Jaivik Kheti portal 1

What is PKVY? About & History

“Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is an elaborated component of Soil Health Management (SHM) of major programme National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Under PKVY, Organic farming is promoted through adoption of organic village by cluster approach and Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) certification.” – Vikaspedia / Ministry 2

Launched in 2015-16 with an initial allocation of Rs 300 crore, PKVY was India’s first scheme to give end-to-end support – from seed to market for organic farming without putting certification cost liability on farmers 2.

In 10 years it evolved from pilot to ecosystem:

2015-18: 10,000 clusters target covering 5 lakh acres
2018 onwards: Revamped guidelines, convergence with MOVCDNER (North East), BPKP (now subsumed into NMNF – National Mission on Natural Farming since Nov 2024)
2023-25: Focus on LAC – Dantewada 50,279 ha, Car Nicobar 14,491 ha, Lakshadweep 2,700 ha fully organic, Sikkim 60,000 ha – world’s first fully organic state 4

Objectives of PKVY

Produce chemical-free food – free from pesticide residues by adopting eco-friendly low-cost technologies 3
Improve soil health & fertility – build long-term organic carbon, conserve natural resources
Reduce farming costs – promote on-farm biomass recycling, use of traditional resources like Jeevamrut, Beejamrut, Panchagavya
Enhance farmer income – lower input cost + premium price for organic produce
Empower through clusters – institutional development for farm practice, input production, quality assurance, value addition, direct marketing 5
Promote entrepreneurship – link farmers to local and national markets via Jaivik Kheti portal
Disseminate latest organic technologies among rural youth, farmers, consumers, traders

Key Features & Implementation Model

1. Cluster-Based Approach (Core USP)

Farmers mobilized into Local Groups – 50+ farmers in 50 acre / 20 ha cluster, preferably contiguous 2
Enables resource sharing, uniform standards, cost efficiency, bulk input preparation, peer inspections
Target: 10,000 clusters in first 3 years; now 52,289 clusters achieved

2. PGS-India Certification (No Cost to Farmer)

Participatory Guarantee System of India – community-based, peer-review, mutual trust, low-cost alternative to third-party NPOP
No liability on farmers for certification expenditure 2
After 3-year conversion cycle: PGS Green (In-Conversion) in Year 1-2, PGS Organic (Green) after Year 3
Managed by National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming (NCOF), Ghaziabad through 315 Regional Councils 6

3. Large Area Certification (LAC)

Fast-tracks certification in default organic areas where no chemicals used historically
Reduces conversion period, supports tribal, island, hill areas
Examples: Sikkim 60,000 ha, Lakshadweep 2,700 ha, Dantewada 50,279 ha, West Bengal 4,000 ha, Car Nicobar 14,491 ha 4

4. Financial Assistance Break-up – Where Rs 50,000/ha Goes

As per Ministry and Oliveboard/PW data, total assistance is Rs 50,000/ha/3 years, of which Rs 31,500 is DBT to farmer:

Component	Amount (per ha for 3 years)	Purpose
On-farm & off-farm organic inputs	Rs 15,000	Bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides, seeds, compost, vermicompost, on-farm infrastructure
Training, Capacity Building, Exposure Visits	Rs 9,000	Training, field demonstrations, handholding
Certification & Residue Analysis	Rs 3,000	PGS certification via Regional Councils, residue testing
Value Addition, Marketing, Publicity	Rs 4,500	Packaging, branding, storage, transport
Total Direct to Farmer (DBT)	Rs 31,500	Via Aadhaar-linked account
Mobilization + PGS Certification + Admin via Support Organisation	Rs 18,500 (approx)	Cluster formation, RC charges, portal, admin
Grand Total	Rs 50,000/ha	3

Centre-State share: 60:40 for general states, 90:10 for North East & Himalayan, 100% for UTs.

Benefits of PKVY for Farmers

Chemical-free safe food – pesticide residue-free produce, better health for consumers 2
Lower input cost – use of traditional resources, on-farm input production
Higher income – 10-20% premium for organic + direct market linkages
Soil health improvement – long-term fertility build-up, resource conservation, climate resilience
Free certification – no burden of costly third-party certification
Market linkage – Jaivik Kheti portal connects 6.23 lakh farmers, 19,016 groups, 8,676 buyers 1
FPO support – 9,268 FPOs formed, promotes collective marketing
Women empowerment – At least 30% budget allocation for women farmers

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant Type: Individual farmers, groups, institutions, FPOs, SHGs, Cooperatives – anyone willing to adopt organic farming 7
Land: Must have cultivable land; maximum 2 ha per farmer eligible for subsidy under PKVY
Cluster Membership: Must be part of a Local Group / cluster of 50 farmers / 20 ha registered under PGS-India 3
Willingness: To follow PGS-India standards, adopt any form of organic farming compatible to area/crop, ensure nutrient/pest management via organic methods 5
Priority: Small & marginal farmers, North East, tribal areas

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card (mandatory for all cluster members)
Land ownership proof / Lease certificate / Khasra-Khatauni / 7/12 extract
Bank passbook copy (Aadhaar-linked for DBT)
Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
Passport-size photograph
Caste certificate (if SC/ST/OBC for additional benefits)
Cluster group registration certificate / Local Group pledge form
DPR if applying as institution/FPO

How to Apply for PKVY – Online & Offline

Important: Individual farmers cannot apply directly – must join a Local Group / cluster. Registration is done via Regional Council on PGS portal.

Online Process (via PGS Portal)

Visit Official Portal: https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in → PKVY → Farmer Registration / Local Group Registration 8
Contact Regional Council: Find nearest Regional Council (315 active) on portal – https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in/pkvy/
Cluster Formation: 50 farmers form Local Group, sign pledge to follow organic practices
Fill Form: Enter cluster details, farmer names, Aadhaar, land details, bank IFSC, mobile
Upload Documents: As above
Submit to Regional Council: RC consolidates applications, develops Annual Action Plan, forwards to State Nodal Agency (State Dept of Agriculture / State Organic Mission) → to Ministry
Verification & Approval: State approves Annual Action Plan, Central Govt allocates funds to State → to Regional Councils → DBT to farmers
PGS Enrolment: User ID/password issued for PGS portal, peer inspections each year, certification after 3 years
Marketing: Register on Jaivik Kheti Portal – https://jaivikkheti.in for direct sale to buyers

Offline Process

Visit your District Agriculture Office / Block Agriculture Office / Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) / Panchayat Office / State Organic Certification Agency
Ask for PKVY application form / Local Group registration form
Fill with cluster details, attach documents
Submit to DAO / Regional Council
Training & capacity building provided by NCOF experts

Step-by-Step Flow: Cluster Formation → Training → Soil Testing & Baseline → Adoption of Organic Practices → DBT → Peer Inspections → Certification → Marketing & Branding

PKVY Achievements – 10 Years Report (2015-2025) [PIB]

Parameter	Value (as of Jan/Feb 2025)
Total Funds Released	Rs 2,265.86 crore 1
Funds in FY 2024-25 under RKVY	Rs 205.46 crore
Area under Organic Farming	15 lakh hectares
Clusters Formed	52,289
Farmers Benefitted	25.30 lakh
Area Continued (2023-24)	1.26 lakh ha
New Area under Conversion (2024-25)	1.98 lakh ha
Jaivik Kheti Portal	6.23 lakh farmers, 19,016 groups, 89 input suppliers, 8,676 buyers
FPOs Formed	9,268
LAC Areas	Dantewada 50,279 ha, West Bengal 4,000 ha, Car Nicobar 14,491 ha, Lakshadweep 2,700 ha, Sikkim 60,000 ha (World’s first fully organic state), Ladakh 5,000 ha proposal 4

PKVY Contact Details & Helpline – Official

Official Portals:

PGS-India Certification & PKVY Registration: https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in/pkvy/ – for Local Group registration, peer review records, certificate database
Jaivik Kheti Marketing Portal: https://jaivikkheti.in – direct sale of organic produce
Ministry Website: https://agriwelfare.gov.in / https://agricoop.nic.in
NCOF Website: https://ncof.dacnet.nic.in / https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in

Helpline & First Point of Contact:

Kisan Call Center (Toll-Free): 1800-180-1551 – 24×7, available in 22 languages 9
District Agriculture Officer (DAO) – first contact for cluster registration & field verification
Block Agriculture Office
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) – for training, Jeevamrut, Beejamrut, Panchagavya preparation technology transfer by NCOF
State Department of Agriculture & Cooperation / State Organic Mission / State Nodal Agency for PKVY
Regional Council – for PGS-India certification queries (list of 315 RCs on pgsindia-ncof.gov.in)

Ministry Address:

Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
Krishi Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi – 110001
Website: agriwelfare.gov.in

NCOF Address:

National Centre for Organic and Natural Farming,
Hapur Road, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002 (UP)

Note: PKVY has no separate central helpline like PM-KISAN – all queries routed via Kisan Call Center 1800-180-1551 and state agriculture departments.

Convergence – PKVY + MOVCDNER + BPKP/NMNF

MOVCDNER: Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region – for North East states, focuses on third-party NPOP certification for export
BPKP (Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Paddhati): Now subsumed into NMNF (National Mission on Natural Farming) – standalone centrally sponsored scheme since Nov 2024 – focuses on natural farming with zero external inputs, Rs 12,200/ha for 3 years for cluster, biomass mulching, cow dung-urine formulations
Farmers choose either PKVY (organic) or NMNF (natural) for a given hectare to avoid duplication

FAQs – PKVY

Q. When was PKVY launched?
2015-16 under NMSA as sub-component of Soil Health Management.

Q. How much subsidy per hectare under PKVY?
Rs 50,000/ha for 3 years total ecosystem, Rs 31,500 direct DBT to farmer (15k inputs + 9k training + 3k certification + 4.5k marketing).

Q. What is cluster size?
50 farmers / 50 acres / 20 hectares contiguous cluster.

Q. Can I apply individually?
No, must join Local Group registered under PGS-India via Regional Council. Contact your DAO/KVK.

Q. Is certification free?
Yes, PGS-India certification cost borne by scheme, no liability on farmer 2.

Q. Where to sell organic produce?
Via Jaivik Kheti portal (jaivikkheti.in), local organic markets, FPOs, APMC organic outlets.

Q. What is LAC?
Large Area Certification – fast-track certification for default organic areas like Sikkim, Lakshadweep.

Why PKVY Matters in 2026

10 years completed, now moving from conversion to market linkage & premium realization
Focus on LAC in tribal & island areas, FPOs, Jaivik Kheti digital platform
Aligns with SDGs, Soil Health Card, Climate adaptation, Atmanirbhar Bharat for organic exports
Search demand high for “PKVY online apply”, “PKVY subsidy 50000”, “PGS India registration”, “Jaivik Kheti portal” – low competition, high intent from small/marginal farmers

Sources: PIB FAQ 1, Vikaspedia PKVY page 2, PW Live PKVY guide 3, NCA Academy LAC data 4, PGS-India Intro 5, BYJUS regional councils 6, Bighaat official portal 8, CSC Portal KCC 9.