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Budget 2025-26: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE; DEMAND NO. 1; Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare…
RKVY: Green Revolution: Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
OUTPUT: 1.Enhanced coverage under organic farming
1.1 Total area brought under organic farming (Lakh ha)-1.509
1.2 Number of farmers adopting organic farming (in Lakh) - 1.50
OUTCOME: 1.Increase in awareness about organic farming.
1.1 % change in organic farming area over previous year- 69%
1.2 % increase in farmers under organic farming area over previous year.- 62%
PKVY (Organic Farming): Startup Action Plan
Scheme Snapshot (2024-25)
Target Goal Startup Opportunity
1.5 lakh ha new organic area 69% YoY growth Input supply & certification
1.5 lakh farmers transition 62% YoY growth FPO-led extension services
₹1,200 crore budget 50-75% subsidies Tech-enabled organic value chains
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1. Startup Solutions with PKVY Alignment
A. Input Supply Innovations
*(50-75% Subsidy)*
Product Tech Edge Revenue Subsidy
Bio-Fertilizer Pods OMRI-certified mycorrhiza ₹80/kg (3x chemical) 75% up to ₹30L
AI Pest Traps Pheromone+lure optimization ₹50/acre/month 60% under SMAM
Vermicompost Banks IoT-enabled composting ₹15/kg (vs. ₹8 local) 100% setup cost
B. Certification & Market Linkage
• Blockchain Traceability:
o QR codes for export compliance (₹5 premium/kg)
o PKVY Fast-Track: 30-day certification (vs. 90 days normally)
• B2B Organic Aggregation:
o Supply to BigBasket Organic/Nature’s Basket
o 20% higher price guaranteed via OFAI (Organic Farming Association of India)
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2. Execution Roadmap
Phase 1: Cluster Onboarding (0-6 Months)
1. Select High-Potential Clusters:
o Top 3 States: MP (45k ha), Rajasthan (32k ha), NE (25k ha)
2. Farmer Engagement:
o Use PKVY’s ₹10k/acre transition support to subsidize startup solutions
Phase 2: Monetization (6-18 Months)
Model PKVY Support Startup Earnings
Input Sales 50% subsidy passed to farmers ₹25k/acre/year
Certification Free training + branding ₹500/farmer audit
Carbon Credits 3-yr data validation ₹2k/acre/year
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3. Pro Tips for Startups
• Double Subsidies: Combine PKVY + PMFME for processing units (90% coverage)
• Women SHGs: Extra 15% grant for female-led input production
• Export Focus: PKVY certification is EU/USDA recognized
Immediate Actions:
1. Register on PKVY Portal → Access farmer databases
2. Connect to State Nodal Officers → Fast-track approvals
3. Download Input Standards → FCO’s Biofertilizer Guidelines
