Organic farming a promising sector for youth entrepreneurs, says Union Minister
Union Minister Shivaraj Singh Chouhan stated that organic farming is a growing sector for youth entrepreneurship in India. The government is supporting this through export facilitation and financial schemes like the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.
Why it matters
It reflects government policy aimed at modernizing agriculture and creating economic opportunities for the youth in the organic sector.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has facilitated the export of 3,03,249.40 tonnes of organic products during 2025-26, said Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivaraj Singh Chouhan in Lok Sabha.
Replying to a question by Congress MP from Puducherry V. Vaithilingam on the efforts taken by the Central government to provide entrepreneurship opportunities for youth in organic farming, the Minister said organic farming has emerged as a promising sector for youth and farmers in production, value addition, processing, packaging, branding and marketing activities.
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