Himachal Pradesh Promotes Sustainable Agriculture Through Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana and MSP Support
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh are increasingly adopting chemical-free natural farming practices, supported by the state’s flagship Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana (PK3Y). The state government has incentivized this shift by introducing Minimum Support Prices (MSP) specifically for naturally grown crops like maize, wheat, and raw turmeric. Over 3.06 lakh farmers have been trained, and 2.22 lakh are practicing it on over 38,000 hectares. Natural farming has improved soil health, reduced input costs, and provided better yields compared to chemical-based methods, contributing to both farmer welfare and environmental conservation in the hill state.
Key Points
- PK3Y is Himachal Pradesh's flagship scheme to promote non-chemical, sustainable farming practices.
- The state provides specific MSP for naturally grown crops: Maize (₹40/kg), Wheat (₹60/kg), and Raw Turmeric (₹90/kg).
- Natural farming reduces market dependency by allowing farmers to produce all necessary inputs on-site.
- The CETARA-NF tool is used to certify and assess natural farming practitioners to ensure standards.
Exam Facts
- PK3Y: Prakritik Kheti Khushhal Kisan Yojana.
- MSP for natural wheat: ₹60/kg; Maize: ₹40/kg.
- 3.06 lakh farmers have been trained under the PK3Y scheme.
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