Organic Farming — Mains Questions

Evaluate the effectiveness of government schemes like PKVY and MOVCDNER in promoting organic farming in India. What are the key challenges in scaling up organic agriculture and how can they be addressed?

Analyze the potential of organic farming in contributing to India's agricultural export competitiveness and rural income enhancement. Discuss the policy measures needed to realize this potential.

Critically examine the environmental sustainability claims of organic farming in the Indian context. How does it align with India's climate change commitments and sustainable development goals?