(a) whether the Government is promoting organic villages in the country with the assistance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra;
(b) if so, the details of organic villages in the country, State-wise; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government is promoting organic villages in the country with the assistance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra;
(b) if so, the details of organic villages in the country, State-wise; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
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(a) to (c): The Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) are mandated for technology assessment and demonstration for its application and capacity development. KVKs organize training for farmers and extension personnel on organic agriculture including production and use of organic inputs. The KVKs organized 2843 such training programmes with participation of 86332 farmers and extension personnel.
KVKs of Sikkim State are organizing all its activities on organic agriculture as the Sikkim Government has declared it as Organic State.
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