PKVY Scheme Explained 2026 | Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana | Organic Farming Current Affairs

Overview

The video is an educational “current affairs + scheme explanation” session focused mainly on the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)—described by the speaker as the Traditional Agriculture Development Scheme—along with the related certification and funding mechanics for organic farming in India.

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1) Meaning of “traditional/chemical-free” farming & scheme rationale

The speaker argues that chemical pesticides and fertilizers are not “traditional”, and links their widespread use in India to the Green Revolution (from 1966), which introduced:

• Hybrid seeds
• Fertilizers and pesticides
• Mechanization
• Increased irrigation/water use

Why the scheme exists

The scheme’s goal is to revive age-old farming practices and shift away from chemical-based methods toward organic/natural farming, framed as:

• Sustainable
• Indigenous/local (e.g., inputs such as cow dung manure and farm-made compost)

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2) Core structure: cluster-based organic farming

PKVY is promoted through a cluster approach, meaning implementation is organized around groups of farmers, rather than purely one-to-one farmer support.

The speaker repeatedly emphasizes that cluster-managed activities include:

• Training
• Marketing
• Certification-related activities

This is presented as making implementation easier than supporting isolated farmers.

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3) Funding model & DBT breakdown

The scheme is described as centrally sponsored, with cost-sharing broadly mentioned as:

• 60:40 for general states
• 90:10 for certain special categories
• 100% for UTs

Total assistance highlighted

• ₹31,500 per hectare (for organic conversion and related activities)

DBT component

• ₹15,000 is delivered to farmers via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)

What happens to the remainder

The remaining funds are described as covering:

• Training/capacity building
• Certification costs
• Marketing/branding/packaging-related support
• Other operational expenses via implementing agencies (rather than directly paid to farmers)

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4) Eligibility conditions (cluster size, land limits, conversion period)

Cluster requirements (as stated in subtitles)

• Minimum 50 farmers
• A minimum land requirement (speaker cites rough thresholds such as 50 acres / ~20 hectares for the cluster)

Individual land cap

• Assistance is available up to a maximum of 2 hectares per farmer

Conversion period

• 36 months (3 years) to transition from conventional to organic practices
• Only after this conversion period can the land/produce be certified as organic

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5) Certification system: PGS India vs NPOP/APEDA

The speaker distinguishes two certification pathways:

PGS India (Domestic market)

• PGS India (Participatory Guarantee System) is for the within-India (domestic) market under PKVY/Traditional Agriculture Development Scheme.
• It uses peer-to-peer verification, where farmers evaluate each other’s farms.
• Positioned as lower-cost and locally managed, unlike international third-party certification.

NPOP via APEDA (Exports / international standards)

• NPOP via APEDA is for exports / international market requirements.
• The speaker describes it as involving accredited third-party agencies and international standards, making it more stringent and complex.

Key claim

• PGS is not for exporting to other countries.
• For exports, certification under NPOP/APEDA is needed.

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6) Administrative placement update (NAMSAs → RKVY framework)

The speaker explains that the scheme’s administrative “umbrella” changed over time:

• Earlier components were associated with NMSA/NAMSA context
• Later, the scheme moved under the RKVY umbrella (Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana)

The speaker also claims that around 2021–22 / 2022–23, PKVY funds are placed under the RKBY/RKVY framework, with no separate standalone budget for PKVY afterward (as described in the subtitles).

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7) Comparison with another NE-focused organic scheme (MOVCDNER)

The video briefly compares PKVY with MOVCDNER (Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region):

• Applicable to North Eastern states only (as stated)
• Assistance described as higher (speaker cites ₹46,500 per hectare for three years)
• The speaker emphasizes no double funding:
  • The same hectare should not be enrolled in both schemes simultaneously for additional benefits

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8) Statistics & “organic coverage” claims

The speaker includes high-level figures (framed as exam-relevant), such as:

• 52,279 clusters created (e.g., mentioned as of Feb 2025)
• 59.7 lakh hectares of organic coverage
• 6,23,000 farmers registered on an organic portal
• Mentions of states/UTs with organic branding and “first organic state” type claims

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9) Organic UT/state examples (Sikkim, Lakshadweep, etc.)

The speaker asserts:

• Sikkim is the first organic state (also linked to being pesticide/fertilizer-free as a talking point)
• Lakshadweep is later mentioned as “fully organic,” with an anecdotal reference to a political figure’s visit and related publicity

Other UTs are mentioned in passing (quiz-style), but Sikkim and Lakshadweep are treated as the main highlights.

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10) Non-scheme segment: support call for exam candidates in Lucknow

Before the scheme explanation, the speaker urges support for students/candidates related to a UP AGTA vacancy exam result delay:

They plan a peaceful gathering at Pickup Bhawan, Lucknow at 9:00 am to raise demands regarding pending results. The speaker asks viewers to support via presence/social media, and discourages rioting or abusive language.

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Presenters / Contributors

• Main speaker/host (name not provided in the subtitles)