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PGS-India Organic Certification

Ministry of Agriculture / NCOF

Free/subsidized participatory organic certification for domestic market through farmer peer review system.

organicOrganic Farming
About This Scheme
PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System) is a quality assurance system for organic certification that emphasizes stakeholder participation. It is ideal for domestic marketing.

Key Features:
• Peer-review based certification
• Lower cost than third-party certification
• Community-based quality assurance
• Recognized for domestic organic sales
• Integrated with PKVY subsidy scheme

Process:
1. Form Local Group (minimum 5 farmers)
2. Register on PGS portal
3. Conduct peer appraisals
4. Facilitation Council review
5. Certification issued with unique ID
Eligibility Criteria
  • Minimum 5 organic farmers form a Local Group
  • Farmers must be practicing or transitioning to organic
  • Commitment to organic standards
Benefits
  • Subsidized under PKVY (₹3,000/ha)
  • Free registration on portal
  • Unique certification ID
  • Domestic market recognition
How to Apply
1. Form a Local Group of 5+ organic farmers
2. Register on pgsindia-ncof.gov.in
3. Submit pledge and farm appraisal forms
4. Conduct peer appraisals (at least once per season)
5. Facilitation Council reviews and recommends
6. Certificate issued by Regional Council
Required Documents
  • Farmer pledge form
  • Farm appraisal sheet
  • Land records
  • Address proof
  • Aadhaar Card
Key Information

Nodal Agency

National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF)

Last Verified

28 January 2025