Consider the following statements with respect to Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana PKVY): 1. It is a sub-component of the Soil Health Management SHM) scheme under the National Mission of Sustainable AgricultureNMSA). 2. It aims at the development of sustainable models of organic farming through a mix of traditional wisdom and modern science. 3. It does not have any role in empowering farmers in value addition and direct marketing.Which of the statements given above are correct?

🔑 Key Points
🌾 Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna (PKVY):
→ PKVY is a sub-component of the Soil Health Management (SHM) scheme under the National Mission of Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).
→ It aims to develop sustainable models of organic farming by combining traditional wisdom and modern science to ensure long-term soil fertility, resource conservation, and adaptation to climate change.
→ It primarily aims to increase soil fertility and produce healthy food through organic practices without the use of agrochemicals.
→ PKVY also empowers farmers through institutional development, focusing on farm practice management, input production, quality assurance, value addition, and direct marketing.

📌 Important Points
→ Statement 3 is incorrect regarding institutional development through the cluster approach.

📝 Additional Information:
→ Participatory Guarantee System (PGS):
The PGS-India program ensures quality assurance under PKVY. Farmers can adopt any form of organic farming compliant with PGS-India standards.
Farmers can choose systems that are compatible with their area and crop, ensuring optimum yield while managing nutrients, pests, and diseases. They will have the flexibility to use the best-suited practice packages for their situations.