Revitalization of Rivers in India Draft Policy - Isha Guru Jaggi Vasudev

Revitalization of Rivers In India
Draft Policy Recommendation
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National Committee on Plasticulture Applications in
Horticulture (NCPAH)
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PARAMPARAGAT KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA (PKVY):
(i) Information Source Document: Operational Guidelines, April 2017
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Department: Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmer’s
Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture
Approximate Allocation for FY 17-18: 270 Crore
Overview:
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“Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana” is an elaborated
component of Soil Health Management (SHM) of major project
National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
Centre State sharing pattern of funding:
· Himalayan & NE States – 90:10
· Other States – 60:40
· Union Territories – 100% by Centre
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Mission Objectives / Strategy:
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Organic farming is promoted through adoption of organic
village by cluster approach (minimum total area - 50 acres / 20
ha, as contiguous as possible) and PGS certification
Expected Outcomes envisaged:
· Promotion of commercial organic production through
certified organic farming.
· The produce will be pesticide residue free and will
contribute to improve the health of consumer.
· It will raise farmer’s income and create potential
market for traders.
· It will motivate the farmers for natural resource
mobilization for input production.
Annexures
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