Since 2020-21, the government is implementing Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati as a sub-program of Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana to promote traditional indigenous customs and practices.
About Bhartiya Prakritik Krishi Padhati (BPKP):
The scheme focuses primarily on eliminating all synthetic chemical inputs and promoting on-farm recycling, with a particular emphasis on
Mulching with biomass
Utilization of cow dung-urine formulations
Plant-based preparations
Soil aeration is done on a regular basis.
Under BPKP, financial assistance of Rs 12,200 per hectare is provided for 3 years for cluster formation, capacity building, and continuous management of well-trained personnel, certification and residue analysis.