Namami Gange Clean Abhiyan
NamamiGange – Clean Abhiyan
Jaivik Kheti Karyakram is a flagship initiative aimed at promoting organic and sustainable agriculture practices in villages located along the Ganga River basin in Uttar Pradesh.
The program supports farmers in transitioning from chemical-based agriculture to organic cultivation systems, thereby reducing agro-chemical runoff into the river ecosystem. It promotes environmentally sustainable farming practices while improving soil health, biodiversity, and farmer incomes.
Through cluster-based organic farming, capacity building, and certification support, the scheme seeks to create chemical-free agriculture zones along the Ganga belt.
Coverage Area
11 districts located along the Ganga river basin in Uttar Pradesh.
Beneficiaries
Small and marginal farmers transitioning toward organic cultivation.
4 Key Strategic Features
01
Sustainable Organic Cultivation
Promotion of organic inputs, natural soil fertility management, and environmentally friendly farming techniques.
02
River Ecosystem Protection
Reduction in chemical fertilizer and pesticide runoff to protect the ecological health of the Ganga river.
03
Farmer Cluster Formation
Formation of farmer clusters to facilitate collective production, training, and resource sharing.
04
Certification & Market Linkages
Support for PGS-India organic certification and improved access to premium organic markets.
Implementation Details
| Component | Details |
| Implementing Department | Department of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Funding Source | National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) / State Government |
| Cluster Coverage | Organic farming clusters across Ganga districts |
| District Coverage | 11 Ganga basin districts |
| Program Duration | Multi-year implementation phase |
Cluster & Activity Details
Overview of key activities and initiatives implemented to strengthen organic farming clusters and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Cluster Development
Formation of farmer groups and organic clusters to enable collective cultivation and knowledge sharing.
Organic Certification
Support for Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India) certification.
Capacity Building
Training programs on organic inputs, bio-fertilizers, and sustainable crop management.
Monitoring & Impact Assessment
Continuous monitoring of soil health, water quality, and farmer incomes.
