The Union Budget 2025 has prioritized organic and natural farming, allocating ₹10,000 crore under the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana 2.0 to promote chemical-free agriculture across India.
Farmers across Madhya Pradesh, Sikkim, and Andhra Pradesh — known organic hubs — will receive direct subsidies, training, and digital soil health monitoring tools. The move is in line with India’s push to make agriculture more sustainable, climate-resilient, and export-ready.
Organic exports from India have reached $1.8 billion in 2024-25, and global demand for pesticide-free grains, fruits, and herbs is growing. India aims to be a top exporter by 2030.
The government is also encouraging Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to go organic, ensuring better market linkage, branding, and traceability. Additionally, platforms like eNAM are being upgraded to include organic certification data.
However, transitioning from chemical to organic methods requires patience, knowledge, and ecosystem support. Critics worry about short-term productivity drops, but pilot projects show that yields stabilize over 3-4 years while profitability increases.
With the right incentives and infrastructure, India could lead a global organic revolution — benefiting farmers, consumers, and the environment alike.
