Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana - Uttarakhand
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme aims to promote & support organic farming among farmers in Uttarakhand. The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹9,000/- per hectare to farmers for the purchase of organic inputs, including seeds, compost, green manure, biofertilizers, biopesticides, neem oil, etc.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a native of Uttarakhand. 1. The applicant must be a farmer. 1. The farmer must own agricultural land within the state. 1. The farmer’s name must be recorded in the land revenue records.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
- To avail the benefits of this scheme, farmers are selected through open meetings of the Gram Sabhas in the presence of departmental officers and Hon’ble public representatives. - The farmer can submit a proposal during the Gram Panchayat meeting, and if the proposal is approved, the public representative informs the department. After departmental scrutiny and once the farmer purchases organic inputs such as fertilizers and seeds from the Krishi Nivesh Kendras, the financial assistance is provided. - To receive the benefit, farmers must submit a permanent/original residence certificate, identity card, Aadhaar card, mobile number, ration card, birth certificate, Khasra/Khatauni of agricultural land, and a passport-size photograph along with the proposal.
Required Documents
- Permanent/original residence certificate
- Identity card
- Aadhaar card
- Mobile number
- Ration card
- Birth certificate
- Khasra/Khatauni of agricultural land
- Passport-size photograph
- All documents to be submitted along with the proposal.
FAQs
Who can apply for this scheme?
All native farmers of Uttarakhand who own agricultural land and whose names are listed in the land revenue records are eligible to apply.
What is the financial assistance provided under this scheme?
Farmers receive an incentive of ₹9,000 per hectare for purchasing organic inputs such as seeds, compost, green manure, biofertilizers, biopesticides, neem oil, PROM, Burmese compost, and waste decomposers.
How are farmers selected for this scheme?
Farmers are selected through open meetings of the Gram Sabhas in the presence of departmental officers and Hon’ble public representatives.
How can a farmer submit a proposal for this scheme?
The farmer can submit a proposal during the Gram Panchayat meeting. Once approved, the public representative informs the Department of Agriculture for further processing.
Where should farmers purchase organic inputs from?
Farmers should purchase organic inputs from the authorized Krishi Nivesh Kendras.
Can farmers apply online?
Yes, farmers can apply online at https://pgsindia-ncof.gov.in . All mandatory documents must be uploaded during online application.
When is the subsidy paid to the farmers?
After the farmer makes the required investment in organic inputs and the documents are verified, the subsidy amount is directly credited to the farmer’s bank account.