This centrally sponsored scheme was implemented in 2015-16 under the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Its objective is to increase soil fertility and promote the cultivation of chemical-free crops in accordance with climatic conditions. Under this scheme, farmers are organized into groups by Government-approved service providers and registered under the PGS (Participatory Guarantee System) based on organic standards for crops and farming practices, after which certification is provided.

PKVY – Organic Farming Program

In the state, under this scheme, to promote organic farming, farmers are organized into groups covering 20 hectares, and crops are certified over a three-year phased program. The Government of India approved 100 clusters (groups) in 2017-18 and 75 clusters in 2018-19.
In 2020-21, funds for the second year were allocated, but the scheme could not be implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022-23, the second-year program was conducted by district Agricultural Sub-Directors/Officers, covering 4,344.15 hectares and benefiting 7,480 farmers, with an expenditure of ₹960.94 lakh.
For the 2023-24 (third year) activities, the Government of India had a work plan of ₹468.68 lakh, but no expenditure was incurred due to non-allocation of funds by the central government. Pending payments of ₹17.85 lakh were spent in 2024-25 for certification work under the scheme.

PKVY – Indian Natural Farming System (BPKP)

The Government of India, in 2020-21, integrated the Indian Natural Farming System (Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhatti) into the Traditional Agriculture Development Scheme and has been implementing it across all districts of the state through the Project Director (ATMA) to promote natural farming.

In 2024-25 (second year), under this scheme, a total of ₹828.00 lakh was fully utilized by 31.03.2025, benefiting 31,366 farmers over 12,516.7 hectares. For 2025-26 (third year), a budget provision of ₹866.00 lakh has been made, of which ₹231 lakh has already been allocated