Organic Farming Subsidy 2026 — PKVY ₹50,000 / Hectare in 3 Years
Organic farming subsidy 2026: PKVY pays ₹31,500/ha for cluster farmers (₹50,000 in 3 years inclusive of certification), MOVCDNER ₹46,575/ha for North-East. PGS-India certification, apply steps.
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Quick summary. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) is India’s flagship organic-farming scheme. It pays farmers ₹31,500 per hectare in 3 years to convert from chemical to organic, plus PGS-India certification cost (₹2,500/ha) and a value-addition + marketing top-up — total support up to ₹50,000 per hectare over 3 years. Apply mode: Cluster-based — minimum 50 farmers covering 50 hectares form a cluster, register at the State Agriculture / Organic Mission, and receive support over 3 cropping cycles. Sister scheme for the North-East: MOVCDNER at ₹46,575/ha plus market-linkage support.
PKVY was launched in 2015 as part of the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture. The 2026 guidelines retain the 3-year cluster model — a cluster of 50+ farmers (minimum 50 hectares) is led by a Lead Resource Person who handles training, input supply, certification and market linkage. Farmers gradually phase out synthetic inputs over Year 1, completely substitute them with on-farm bio-inputs (jeevamrit, beejamrit, vermicompost, neem-decoction) by Year 2, and earn certified-organic premium prices from Year 3.
As of FY 2025–26, 40,000+ clusters with 20 lakh farmers covering 10 lakh hectares have been certified under PKVY + MOVCDNER. The ₹50,000/hectare support over 3 years is calibrated to roughly cover the income gap during the conversion phase — when yields temporarily dip 10–15% before bio-inputs and soil health restore productivity.
Scheme at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) |
| North-East variant | Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare |
| Support (PKVY) | ₹31,500/ha + ₹2,500 PGS certification + value-addition support |
| Support (MOVCDNER) | ₹46,575/ha + market linkage |
| Tenure | 3 years (one full conversion cycle) |
| Cluster size | Min 50 farmers / 50 hectares (PKVY); 100 hectares (MOVCDNER) |
| Certification | PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System — peer review) |
| Apply mode | Through state Organic Mission / KVK / cluster lead |
| Official portal | pgsindia-ncof.gov.in |
Who is eligible?
Educational Qualification
Not applicable
Age Limit (As on Date of cluster registration)
18 to 120 Years
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Indian citizen, owner / cultivator of agricultural land
- Farmer must be willing to join a cluster of 50+ farmers covering ≥50 hectares (≥100 ha for North-East under MOVCDNER)
- Land must not be under any other organic certification scheme (NPOP / state organic) for the same plot
- Each farmer can register up to 1 hectare under PKVY support (cluster total can be larger)
- Cluster must commit to PGS-India peer-review certification — paid certification (NPOP / EU / NOP) is not supported under PKVY
- FPOs and SHGs can sponsor and lead clusters
How the ₹50,000 / hectare is paid
| Year | Component | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Conversion start: bio-inputs (jeevamrit setup, vermicompost pit, seed treatment), training, soil testing | ~₹13,000/ha |
| Year 2 | Continued bio-inputs, intermediate soil testing, biopesticide kits | ~₹10,000/ha |
| Year 3 | PGS-India peer-review certification (₹2,500), value-addition (packing, branding), market-linkage support | ~₹8,500/ha + certification + ₹16,000 cluster support |
| Total per hectare over 3 years | Up to ₹50,000 |
Of this, ₹15,000/ha is direct cash incentive to the farmer (DBT to bank account) and the rest is in-kind — bio-input kits, training, certification cost, packaging and branding support routed through the cluster lead.
What is PGS-India certification?
PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System) is a community-driven certification model — farmers within a cluster peer-review each other’s plots, document inputs, and the National Centre of Organic & Natural Farming (NCONF, Ghaziabad) issues the Green PGS-India certificate if the cluster meets the standards.
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Synthetic inputs | Zero chemical fertiliser, pesticide or herbicide |
| Conversion period | 3 years (annual crops) / 36 months (perennials) |
| Buffer zone | At least a 6-metre buffer from neighbouring conventional farms |
| Documentation | Field diary, input log, peer-review records |
| Audit | Annual peer review + random sample testing |
PGS-India is recognised by APEDA and accepted in domestic markets and select export markets. For exports to EU/USA, NPOP / NOP certification is also needed (paid; not covered under PKVY).
Documents required
While filling online form
- Aadhaar of every cluster farmer
- Land record (Khasra / patta) with the plot proposed for organic conversion
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Cluster formation certificate signed by the Lead Resource Person and at least 50 farmers
- Soil Health Card (latest) for the plot
- Self-declaration that plot is not under any other organic certification scheme
How to apply
Step 1 — Form or join a cluster
Approach your state Organic Mission, the District Agriculture Officer, or an existing Lead Resource Person at a Krishi Vigyan Kendra. A cluster needs minimum 50 farmers + 50 hectares (PKVY) or 100 hectares (MOVCDNER for NE).
Step 2 — Cluster registration on PGS-India portal
The Lead Resource Person registers the cluster at pgsindia-ncof.gov.in → fills cluster details, attaches the list of 50+ farmers with land records → submits.
Step 3 — Approval and Year-1 disbursement
State Organic Mission approves the cluster within 30–45 days. Year-1 in-kind support (bio-input kits, training programme, soil testing) is delivered through the LRP.
Step 4 — Annual peer review & certification
In each of the 3 years, the cluster runs internal peer review + maintains records. NCONF issues the PGS-India Green certificate at the end of Year 3 if standards are met.
Step 5 — Market linkage in Year 3
The cluster is linked to a buyer (FPO aggregator, organic retail chain, or APEDA export window). Premium pricing (typically 15–25% above conventional MSP) starts from Year 3 produce.
⏰ Last Date: Open (cluster registrations rolling)
Register a cluster on PGS-IndiaClicking this button will take you to the official government portal.
Frequently asked questions
1. Can a single farmer apply directly under PKVY?
2. How much money do I receive directly?
3. What is the difference between PGS-India and NPOP?
4. Will my yield drop during the 3-year conversion?
5. Can horticulture and spice crops join PKVY?
6. Is the North-East scheme different?
7. What happens after Year 3?
8. Can I use cow dung from a non-organic neighbour's farm?
Latest updates
The 2026 budget folded PKVY and MOVCDNER together with the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) and increased the combined outlay to ₹2,481 crore. From April 2026, the Bharatiya Prakritik Krishi Bachao Andolan (BPKB) rebrand offers an additional ₹2,000 incentive per acre per year to PKVY clusters that adopt full Natural Farming protocol (zero-budget, cow-based) on top of organic standards. PGS-India also released Version 7.0 standards in March 2026 — adding traceability requirements for processed organic products.
Official links
Disclaimer. SarkariBaba is an independent information publisher. Cluster norms, support rates and certification standards are revised from time to time — verify on pgsindia-ncof.gov.in before forming a cluster.
