Government of India has been implementing dedicated scheme of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2015-16 to promote chemical free organic farming in the country in cluster mode. Under the programme, financial assistance of Rs 50000/ha/3 years is provided for cluster formation, capacity building, incentive for inputs, value addition and marketing. Out of it, Rs 31000/ ha / 3 years is provided for preparation / procurement of organic inputs such as bio/organic fertilisers, biopesticides, seeds etc. through DBT and Rs 8800/ ha/ 3 years is provided for value addition and marketing that includes post harvest management practices like storage. A total fund of Rs 1197.64 cr has been released to states and UTs for the last four years under the programme. Financial assistance of Rs 3000 /hectare for 3 years is provided for Cluster formation (of 20 ha) and Capacity building including exposure visits, and trainings of field functionaries.
Fund Released for capacity building for last four years (2017-2018 to 2020-2021)
|
Year |
Budget Estimate(BE) |
Revised Estimate (RE) |
Release |
|
2017-18 |
350.00 |
250.00 |
203.46 |
|
2018-19 |
360.00 |
335.91 |
329.46 |
|
2019-20 |
325.00 |
299.36 |
283.67 |
|
2020-21 |
500.00 |
350.00 |
381.05 |
|
Total |
1535.00 |
1235.27 |
1197.64 |
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Rajya Sabha today.
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