What this scheme offers
Most Indian organic-farming transitions start from a genuinely conventional baseline — decades of chemical fertiliser and pesticide use that has to be actively reversed. Ladakh's situation is different: its high-altitude terrain and climate have kept pesticide and fertiliser use naturally low for a long time already, which means MODI's ₹500 crore push toward full organic status is less about starting from scratch and more about formalising, certifying and building market value around farming practices that were already close to organic. The goal, announced with a target of making the entire UT fully organic, is to convert that existing natural advantage into a recognised certification and the market premium that comes with it.
Who is eligible
- Farmer in Ladakh UT participating in the organic certification and transition process.
- Land registered for organic certification under the initiative.
- Meets the eligibility criteria set by the Department of Agriculture.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Land records
- Bank account details
- Farm details for organic certification assessment
How to apply
- Register your farmland for organic certification through your local Agriculture Department office.
- Undergo the certification assessment process to confirm your land meets organic standards.
- Once certified, access support and market linkage assistance under the initiative.
- Contact your Block Agriculture office for the current status of the certification drive and available support in your area.