¨     Rajasthan Panchayat certified as State’s first fully organic village body.

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