Rajasthan Panchayat certified as State’s first fully organic village body
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Rajasthan Panchayat certified as State’s first fully organic village
body.
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A significant sustainability milestone has been achieved with Bamanwas
Kankar panchayat becoming Rajasthan’s first fully organic village body.
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Certification has been granted following decisive steps taken to address
soil degradation, groundwater depletion and health concerns.
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Chemical-free farming and ecologically responsible animal husbandry
practices have been adopted across the panchayat.
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The panchayat comprises seven hamlets located in the newly formed
Kotputli–Behror district of Rajasthan.
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All agricultural activities are being carried out without chemical
pesticides and synthetic fertilisers.
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The shift towards organic farming was initiated through collective discussions
among villagers over the past year.
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Farmers transitioned from chemical farming after observing declining
soil fertility, rising costs and health issues.
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The transformation was supported by Cofarmin Federation of Organic
Societies and Producer Companies (COFED).
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COFED is a group working in the areas of natural resource conservation,
sustainable farming, and women’s empowerment.
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COFED provided technical guidance and institutional support, which
helped farmers understand organic methods, certification processes, and market
access.
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Increased biodiversity, improved soil health and access to premium
markets have been observed after certification.
