Indian Army Demands Organic Pulses
The Indian Army made its first-ever request to the Consumer Affairs Department to supply organic pulses for its troops. This initiative aims to integrate sustainable nutrition and chemical-free food options into the personnel’s regular diet. Government cooperatives, including NAFED and NCCF, are managing the procurement and building the farm gate-to-delivery logistics. These agencies are collaborating directly with organic Farmer Producer Organisations to set up a dedicated supply network. The new pilot project will initially roll out with a few tonnes of organic pulses. This institutional demand is expected to encourage more domestic farmers to adopt organic cultivation.
Rajasthan Signs 32 MoUs to Drive Natural and Organic Agriculture
On July 12, the Rajasthan Agriculture Department formalized major partnerships by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with 32 critical institutions. Executed at Pant Krishi Bhavan in Jaipur, the alliances bridge the National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), 10 prominent agritech startups, and 20 civil society organizations. The state-backed network is designed to accelerate climate-resilient farming, deploy advanced organic tech, and scale ecological practices to boost rural incomes.
Assam Budget Pledges 12,000 Hectares for Certified Organic Sourcing
In the Assam Budget 2026-27, the state government announced a strategic plan to bring an additional 12,000 hectares of land under organic certification. This massive expansion aims to target high-value international markets and significantly boost the state’s agricultural exports. The initiative specifically focuses on strengthening the global value chain for premium native crops like Tezpur litchi, Assam lemon, Joha rice, and red rice. To support this organic transition, the government is setting up robust processing infrastructure, including drying units, dehydration facilities, and pack houses.
Ranchi’s “Jaivik Didis” Drive Organic Agricultural Shift
The “Jaivik Didis” (Organic Sisters) initiative in Ranchi, India, is driving a major shift toward sustainable farming by replacing chemical inputs with cow dung manure, vermicompost, and green manures. This transition has successfully slashed farm input costs by 25% to 30% for local women farmers. Furthermore, the produce fetches premium organic prices in local markets, resulting in a significant boost to income. This community-led movement highlights the critical role of women in fostering ecological and financial sustainability in agriculture.
Madhya Pradesh Launches Target Organic Program for Tribal Women
The Transforming Rural India (TRI) foundation has launched a training program in Madhya Pradesh empowering rural and tribal women with scientific organic farming and bio-input production skills. This initiative shifts towards eco-friendly practices to eliminate costly chemical inputs while enhancing local soil biodiversity and environmental health. Ultimately, the project aims to establish sustainable, long-term household incomes for these communities.
UP Shifts Focus to Organic Manure Infrastructure to Combat Rising Fertilizer Costs
Uttar Pradesh’s Krishak Samridhi Aayog has shifted its agricultural strategy from merely promoting organic practices to actively building large-scale infrastructure for organic manure production. This move directly addresses the economic strain caused by the soaring prices of chemical fertilizers, aiming to provide local farmers with sustainable, cost-effective alternatives. The government is focused on establishing robust manufacturing hubs to ensure a consistent, statewide supply of these organic inputs. By localizing production, the state intends to decrease its reliance on imported commercial fertilizers and promote long-term agricultural sustainability. This initiative aims to secure productivity while fostering eco-friendly farming practices across the state.
Ladakh Goes Organic
The Administration of UT Ladakh has imposed an immediate prohibition on the procurement, distribution, sale, marketing, and use of chemical/synthetic fertilizers for agricultural practices across the region. This step aims to protect organic certification, conserve soil and water resources, and promote sustainable, eco-friendly farming practices. All farmers and stakeholders are advised to use only organic inputs and support Ladakh’s vision of becoming a fully organic region.
Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/ladakh-govt-bans-use-of-chemical-fertilizers-in-ut/