Subsidy Uttarakhand GovernmentVerified

Uttarakhand Organic Farming Scheme

Uttarakhand Department of Agriculture

Hill state organic farming support with ₹3,600 lakh PKVY allocation plus Namami Gange integration covering 500 clusters.

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Financial Benefit

₹32K

per hectare for 3 years

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About This Scheme

Uttarakhand with its 86% hilly terrain is particularly suited for organic farming. The state receives one of the highest PKVY allocations.

Key Programs:
• PKVY allocation: ₹3,600 lakh (2024-25)
• Namami Gange scheme: 500 clusters, 18,937 farmers, 10,016 hectares
• Model Organic Clusters: 45 clusters, 1,953 farmers
• RKVY-Raftar: Third-party certification, vermicompost support

Agriculture contributes 23.4% to state GDP with 75-80% population dependency.

Eligibility Criteria

Available in: Uttarakhand
All farmers in Uttarakhand
Priority to hill region farmers
Cluster-based participation

Benefits

₹32K per hectare for 3 years
₹31,500/ha over 3 years under PKVY
₹15,000/ha via DBT for organic inputs
Vermicompost pit construction support
Training and exposure visits
Certification support

How to Apply

1. Contact district agriculture office
2. Join organic farming cluster
3. Register on PGS-India portal
4. Attend training programs
5. Start organic cultivation
6. Get certified and receive subsidies

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card
Land records
Bank account details
Passport photograph

Key Information

Coverage

Uttarakhand

Nodal Agency

Uttarakhand Department of Agriculture

Last Verified

22 January 2025

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