siliconindia | | APRIL 20258India has proved itself to be a significant part of the global shift toward organic farming, encouraged by growing customer awareness about health, environmental friendliness, and food safety. The country accounts for the world's highest 2.3 million organic farmers and continues to make huge developments in embracing sustainability in agriculture. Government initiatives like the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) and the National Program for Organic Production (NPOP) have been significant factors in the success of this change.Organic farming, as a method of eliminating the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, ensures enhanced biodiversity and better soil fertility and reduces pollution and is recognized as an increasingly vital component of sustainable agriculture. Increasing awareness among people about organic produce is bringing an increasing trend of demand for such products not only in India but internationally also. Organic farming has the benefits of preservation of the environment, pesticide-free produce for good health, increasing economic opportunities among farmers, and resilience to climatic change.Despite its growing rate, an important question remains: Can organic farming meet the surging demand for sustainable food by addressing the issues of scalability and global accessibility? NPOP plays a crucial role in making these advancements possible.NPOP in Promoting Quality and Global TrustA landmark of the Indian organic farming and certification system is the National Program for Organic Production (NPOP), instituted by the Government of India as introduced in 2001 as an umbrella body regulating organic agriculture as a whole. NPOP formulates strict organic farming standards regarding processing and labeling, which are followed from top to bottom through the production chain. These standards encompass various aspects such as soil health, crop rotation, pest control, and livestock management. These promote sustainability and ecological balance. Products certified EDITORIAL EXCLUSIVEM R Yuvatha, Correspondent, siliconindiaNPOP'S ROLE IN SHAPING INDIA'S ORGANIC FUTURE
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