Executive Summary:
This document provides details regarding natural and organic farming systems in Rajasthan, specifically addressing a question in Lok Sabha regarding the number of farmers involved, financial assistance provided, and incentives for these practices. It outlines the schemes, namely the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), through which the government promotes these farming systems. The response includes data on area covered, farmers benefited, and financial assistance provided, with no changes to existing incentives proposed. Data is provided up to 2025-2026.
Key Points / Main Content:
Natural and Organic Farming Promotion:
* Natural farming is promoted through the National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF).
* Organic farming is promoted through Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) since 2015-16.
Coverage in Rajasthan:
* Under NMNF, 90,000 Ha with 2.25 lakh farmers have initiated natural farming.
* Under PKVY, 1.485 lakh Ha area has been covered with 2.17 lakh farmers.
Udaipur Parliamentary Constituency Data:
* Details of area covered and farmers benefited through PKVY and NMNF in Udaipur Parliamentary Constituency are provided for specific years (2015-16, 2016-17, 2018-19, 2025-26).
* In PKVY Scheme a total of 225 clusters covering 4500 Ha benefiting 10011 farmers were facilitated.
* In NMNF Scheme a total of 90 clusters covering 4500 Ha benefiting 11250 farmers were facilitated.
Financial Assistance:
* Under NMNF, an output-based incentive of ₹4000 per acre per year per farmer for 2 years (up to 1 acre) is provided for natural farming practices.
* Under PKVY, financial assistance of ₹15,000 per Ha in 3 years is provided directly to farmers through DBT for on-farm and off-farm organic inputs, with a maximum assistance limit of 2 Ha per farmer.
Incentives:
* There is no proposal to change the existing incentives for farmers under NMNF and PKVY.
District-wise Financial Assistance (PKVY):
* Annexure 1 provides district-wise details of financial assistance provided to farmers in Rajasthan under PKVY during the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25).
Impact Analysis:
Farmers:
Impact: Farmers adopting natural and organic farming practices benefit from financial assistance and training provided under NMNF and PKVY. The schemes support the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.
Action Required: Farmers should enroll in NMNF and PKVY to avail financial assistance and training.
Government of Rajasthan:
Impact: The state government is responsible for implementing NMNF and PKVY, ensuring the effective disbursement of funds, and monitoring the progress of natural and organic farming initiatives across districts.
Action Required: Continue to facilitate the implementation of NMNF and PKVY, ensuring timely disbursement of funds and monitoring progress.
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare:
Impact: The department oversees the implementation of NMNF and PKVY, providing policy direction and financial support to promote natural and organic farming systems.
Action Required: Continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of NMNF and PKVY, making adjustments as needed to achieve program goals.
Key Entities Referenced
National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): A scheme by the Government of India to promote natural farming practices across the country.
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY): An initiative by the Government of India to support and promote organic farming through cluster-based approach with PGS-India certification.
Rajasthan: A state in India where the schemes NMNF and PKVY are being implemented for promotion of natural and organic farming.
Udaipur Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Rajasthan, specifically mentioned in the context of the number of farmers adopting natural and organic farming systems.
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare: The central government ministry responsible for agriculture and farmer welfare in India, overseeing the implementation of schemes like NMNF and PKVY.
SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR: The Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question regarding natural and organic farming systems.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): A mechanism used under PKVY to provide financial assistance directly to farmers for on-farm and off-farm organic inputs.
DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT: Member of Parliament who raised the question about natural and organic farming in Lok Sabha.
O.I.H.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 325
TO BE ANSWERED ON 22ND JULY, 2025
NATURAL AND ORGANIC FARMING SYSTEMS
325. DR. MANNA LAL RAWAT:
Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी
be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the number of farmers adopting natural and organic farming systems and the
area of land under such systems in Udaipur Lok Sabha Constituency in Rajasthan, district-
wise;
(b) the details of the schemes under which financial assistance has been provided by the
Government in Rajasthan for promotion of natural and organic farming systems during the last
five years, district-wise;
(c) whether the Government has increased or proposes to increase the existing incentives for
farmers practicing natural and organic farming systems and if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR)
(a): Natural farming is being promoted through the National Mission on Natural Farming
(NMNF). In Rajasthan 90,000 Ha with 2.25 lakh farmers have initiated natural farming.
Organic farming is promoted through the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
since 2015-16. Under PKVY, 1.485 lakh Ha area has been covered in Rajasthan with 2.17
lakh farmers.Details of area covered and farmers benefitted through PKVY and NMNF in the Udaipur
Parliamentary Constituency is as below:
In PKVY Scheme In NMNF Scheme
No. of Area No of No. of Area No of
S.
Years clusters (ha.) farmer clusters (ha.) farmer
N.
(each 20 (Each 50
ha) ha)
1. 2015-16 15 300 750 - - -
2. 2016-17 40 800 2000 - - -
3. 2018-19 100 2000 4461 - - -
4. 2025-26* 70 1400 2800 90 4500 11250
Total 225 4500 10011 90 4500 11250
*Cluster Sanctioned in 2024-25 & farmers activities start in 2025-26.
(b) to (d): Under NMNF, an output based incentive of ₹4000/- per acre per year per farmer
for 2 years (upto 1 acre per farmer) is provided to the farmers to practice natural farming,
training, upkeep of livestock (preferably local breed)/ preparation of natural farming inputs
including purchase of mixing & storage containers, purchase of natural farming inputs from
Bio-input Resource Centers etc. Enrollment of farmers has commenced in Rajasthan under
NMNF.
Under PKVY, financial assistance of ₹15,000 per Ha in 3 years is provided directly to
farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for on-farm and off-farm organic inputs. One
farmer can avail assistance for a maximum of 2 Ha area under PKVY. The district wise details
of financial assistance provided to farmers in Rajasthan under PKVY during the last five years
is given at Annexure 1.
There is no proposal at present to change the existing incentives for farmers under
NMNF and PKVY.Annexure 1
District wise details of financial assistance provided to farmers in Rajasthan under
PKVY during the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25)
(Rs. In Lakh)
S. N. District 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
1 Ajmer 24.95 12.84 245.17 119.44 91.16 493.56
2 Alwar 32.46 31.01 281.99 94.39 93.69 533.54
3 Banswara 2.75 61.74 143.71 0.00 0.00 208.2
4 Baran 9.16 117.24 160.50 106.29 97.74 490.93
5 Barmer 107.36 265.84 488.58 24.82 0.00 886.6
6 Bharatpur 27.52 8.06 16.12 159.75 169.60 381.05
7 Bhilwara 6.46 37.52 195.05 155.33 159.80 554.16
8 Bikaner 10.47 667.70 52.14 0.00 0.00 730.31
9 Bundi 14.05 13.02 196.02 0.00 74.79 297.88
10 Chittorgarh 36.85 15.40 37.55 102.03 123.07 314.9
11 Churu 38.54 247.84 22.94 151.16 20.78 481.26
12 Dausa 0.00 22.15 144.85 64.47 60.22 291.69
13 Dholpur 25.30 10.85 6.76 84.92 50.13 177.96
14 Dungarpur 34.32 130.61 95.08 66.59 0.00 326.6
15 Ganganagar 16.04 25.55 366.40 243.24 162.56 813.79
16 Hanumangarh 0.00 90.69 353.45 210.43 176.39 830.96
17 Jaipur 45.68 317.37 210.66 138.40 147.76 859.87
18 Jaisalmer 2.95 37.00 312.11 1.15 0.00 353.21
19 Jalore 17.11 3.91 10.02 0.00 0.00 31.04
20 Jhalawar 57.88 83.83 4.66 203.85 122.08 472.3
21 Jhunjhunu 26.62 116.03 221.53 86.78 126.36 577.32
22 Jodhpur 104.09 62.08 246.30 1.01 0.00 413.48S. N. District 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 Total
23 Karoli 25.33 55.79 40.70 81.52 65.76 269.1
24 Kota 15.46 22.75 70.41 60.60 88.11 257.33
25 Nagaur 7.07 249.58 812.08 221.28 74.71 1364.72
26 Pali 0.00 94.43 475.40 0.00 0.00 569.83
27 Pratapgarh 0.80 28.90 161.61 0.00 0.00 191.31
28 Rajsamand 25.78 44.34 89.64 114.61 98.38 372.75
29 S. Madhopur 0.00 99.18 208.06 102.69 79.08 489.01
30 Sikar 0.00 21.12 356.09 18.21 0.00 395.42
31 Sirohi 23.25 3.88 36.92 0.00 0.00 64.05
32 Tonk 0.00 60.56 265.05 87.19 80.82 493.62
33 Udaipur 0.00 41.77 110.55 0.00 0.00 152.32
34 HQ jaipur 0.00 9.72 390.37 188.39 60.00 648.48
Total 738.27 3110.29 6828.46 2888.54 2222.99 15788.55
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